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Easy Cold Pasta Salad Recipe

The simplest way to satisfy that pasta craving on a warm day is a cold pasta salad. Make a large batch of pasta, coat it gerously with dressing or just plain olive oil and store it in the fridge for several days. Replenish the cheese and fresh veggies as you need to.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 583 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 32 ounces pasta, uncooked Our favorite is spiral pasta--rotini or a fusilli. And we love the tri-color versus the single color because it just makes the base pasta prettier.
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing We prefer Ken's brand.
  • 1 cucumber Diced or sliced.
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes Cherry tomatoes work, too.
  • 12 ounces feta cheese
  • 1/2 red onion

Instructions
 

  • Put water on to boil in a pot large enough to cook the amount of pasta you want for your salad. Follow package instructions for cooking times and/or to al dente.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Place pasta in a bowl.
  • Coat with Italian dressing.
  • Add cucumbers.
  • Add grape tomatoes.
  • Add feta cheese.
  • Add red onions.
  • Toss ingredients to coat evenly and serve.

Notes

  • Our favorite is spiral pasta--rotini or a fusilli. And we love the tri-color versus the single color because it just makes the base pasta prettier.
  • We prefer Ken's Italian Salad Dressing but you can choose any brand that you like of Italian salad dressing.
  • Some brands of pasta now package in a 12-ounce box. Be mindful of package sizes so you don't end up with less pasta than you expected.

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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