Description
Zucchini Pasta Salad is a light, flavorful salad that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick and healthy lunch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Begin by cooking the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down and stop the cooking process.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients. Dice the zucchinis, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and slice the black olives.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, diced zucchini, halved tomatoes, diced onion, and sliced olives.
4. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and give the salad one more gentle toss to incorporate the cheese. Chill the Zucchini Pasta Salad for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
You can customize the salad with diced bell peppers, crumbled feta cheese, or fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 10