Description
A delightful pasta salad with vibrant flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup creamy dressing (like ranch or Italian)
- 1 cup cheese (feta or mozzarella, cubed or crumbled)
- 1/2 cup olives (sliced, optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy dressing, cheese, olives, and basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Can be served as a standalone dish or a side at barbecues. Best made a few hours in advance to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg