Description
Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta, crunchy veggies, and a zesty dressing. Ideal for busy weeknights, picnics, or family gatherings, this salad is simple to make and customizable based on your pantry staples. With its vibrant ingredients and delightful flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Serve it chilled for maximum taste and watch everyone enjoy every twirl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (bowties or shells)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber (English), diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- ½ cup olives (black or green), sliced
- 1 cup cheese (feta or mozzarella pearls)
- ½ cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies and cheese.
- Pour in Italian dressing generously and mix gently until everything is coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg