Description
This Pasta Salad is full of vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and is super easy to prepare. Perfect as a quick dinner or a delightful side dish for gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tricolored garden rotini pasta
- 2/3 cup green bell pepper medium diced
- 2/3 cup red bell pepper medium diced
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup english cucumber diced
- ½ cup colby jack cheese cubed
- ½ cup mild cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 15 oz zesty italian dressing bottle
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted water until al dente, following package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine green bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, Colby Jack cheese, and mild cheddar cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta along with oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Pour in half of the Italian dressing and toss to coat. Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or chickpeas.
This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor development.
Feel free to customize ingredients based on your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg