Description
A charming and refreshing recipe for Pasta Salad Cups, infused with vibrant vegetables and Italian dressing, perfect for family gatherings and summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the rotini pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and parsley into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced vegetables, and chopped parsley.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Portion the salad into small clear plastic cups.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Best served chilled. The flavors meld together beautifully with time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg