Categorized:

  • Appetizers & Salads
  • Pasta & Italian

Tagged:

  • bell pepper
  • broccoli
  • carrots
  • cucumber
  • olives
  • parmesan
  • pasta
  • red onion
  • tomatoes
Best Pasta Easy Salad - 1

Easy Pasta Salad {with fresh Veggies}

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz) box tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
  • 1 1/2 cups tiny chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup olives, sliced
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced baby carrots
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/3 cups bottled Italian salad dressing (I prefer Kraft with this recipe)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente but do not season water with salt (the dressing has plenty). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Pour pasta into a bowl, add tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, olives, cucumber, carrots, red onion and parmesan.
  • Pour dressing over and toss to evenly coat.
  • Cover and chill at least 30 minutes (or up to 1 day). Add a little more dressing if needed.

Notes

  • If you like cheese, try adding a cup of cubed mozzarella cheese to this salad.
  • Toss this salad just before serving to redistribute the Italian dressing.

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