4.7 from 174 votes
Easy Pasta Salad
This Easy Pasta Salad mixes cooked pasta with crisp bell peppers, halved grape tomatoes, sliced black olives, and fresh basil, all coated in Italian dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Served chilled or at room temperature, it offers a refreshing, hearty side dish with savory and tangy flavors suitable for picnics or gatherings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
299 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta fusilli, penne, rotini
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 cups grape tomato halved
- 1 cup black olive sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing or use your favorite store bought dressing
- 1/2 cup basil chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water. Drain the pasta well after rinsing.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives. Add the dressing and stir until pasta noodles and vegetables are well coated.
- Stir in the basil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve at room temperature or cold.
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Notes
- Store salad covered in the fridge for 3 to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Toss with extra dressing before serving to enhance flavor and moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
601mg
(25%)
Potassium
263mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
41.4mg
(46%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 41.4mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.