Ingredients
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- 8 oz fusilli or rotini pasta
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup chopped mixed bell peppers
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup pitted olives (green or black)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mix and pour in the Italian dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg