The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Pasta SaladVeg
Elevate your next cookout with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing pasta salad! Packed with crisp cherry tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, every bite offers a perfect crunch. The secret is the zesty, homemade Italian dressing that coats the tender rotini pasta, creating a refreshing flavor profile. It is easy to customize, can be made in advance, and holds up beautifully—making it the ultimate stress-free side dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Rotini pasta : 12 oz
1 tsp Olive oil
1 cup Cherry Tomato
1 piece Red Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
1 piece Green Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
1 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced)
1 cup Grated Cheese
1 cup Cucumber (chopped)
2 tbsp Parsley
Italian dressing : 1 cup
1 cup Pepperoncini Pepper
Instructions
1
Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil.
2
Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
3
Immediately drain the cooked pasta and rinse it thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent it from becoming mushy.
4
Transfer the drained, cooled pasta into a large mixing bowl.
5
Drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and stir well to ensure the noodles do not stick together.
6
Add the cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, Feta cheese, chopped pepperoncini, quartered cucumber, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
7
Toss everything together until well combined.
8
Shake your Italian dressing well and pour it evenly over the pasta and vegetable mixture.
9
Stir thoroughly until every ingredient is nicely coated.
10
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes before serving.
11
This resting time allows the flavors to deepen and develop. Remember to give the salad one final stir before serving.
