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Easy Cold Pasta Salad for Picnics

Easy Cold Pasta Salad for Picnics: 5 Reasons to Love It


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and simple cold pasta salad perfect for picnics.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup olives, sliced
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives.
  4. Add the Italian dressing and mix well.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • Can be made a day in advance.
  • Adjust dressing according to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Cold
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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