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christmas pasta salad

Christmas Pasta Salad: 7 Reasons to Love This Festive Dish


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive pasta salad perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, mozzarella, and olives.
  4. Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  5. Add fresh basil and mix gently.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: christmas pasta salad, holiday salad, festive salad