Description
A quick and colorful pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (rotini, penne, or bowtie)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
- Toss the salad with your choice of dressing (e.g., Italian or vinaigrette) and serve chilled.
Notes
Add cheese like feta or mozzarella on top for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, healthy salad, quick meal, vegetarian recipe