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Olive Garden Pasta Salad

Delicious Olive Garden Pasta Salad That Kids Will Love

This Olive Garden Pasta Salad is a quick, family-friendly dish packed with colorful veggies and hearty pasta.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Cook according to package instructions.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Olives Halved.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Store-bought or homemade.
For the Finish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prep your fresh vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, chop cucumber, and thinly slice red onion. Halve the olives if whole.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Gently fold together.
  4. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well-coated. Adjust dressing to taste.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with added proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas. Fresh ingredients are key for the best flavor.

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