Description
This Classic Italian pasta salad recipe is perfect for family picnics, BBQ cookouts, cocktail parties, and more. Made with a variety of vegetables, tri-color Rotini noodles, and Italian Dressing.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Tri-Color Rotini Pasta
- 4 Qts Water & 1 Tbs Salt
- 16 oz Zesty Italian Dressing
- 1 Large Cucumber, Chopped
- 1 Cup Fresh Broccoli Florets, Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Red Onions, Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Grape Tomatoes, Sliced
- 1/4 or 1/2 Cup Sliced Black Olives
- 1/2Â Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tsps Parsley Flakes
- 1/2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with cool water and salt, then place over high heat (9).
- After 10 minutes, or once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and boil for 10 minutes then strain the water.
Rinse the pasta with cold water and set pasta aside in a mixing bowl to chill. - Meanwhile, peel the cucumbers and onions, then chop them into small pieces. Make sure to cut around the seeds in the cucumbers.
- Slice the Broccoli stalk as high as possible, then break off individual pieces of broccoli and slice into small florets.
- Slice the grape tomatoes into pieces of 3.
- Add the seasonings and cheese to the dressing then stir well.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the dressing then stir in well again.
- Add the pasta then fold well.
- Cover with plastic wrap then place in the refrigerator to chill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
