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Big-Batch Pasta Salad

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Big-Batch Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. Bursting with fresh vegetables and tossed in zesty Italian dressing, this colorful salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and customizable, it can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it chilled and watch as everyone goes back for seconds!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper (red), diced
  • 1 bell pepper (green), diced
  • ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, both bell peppers, and red onion.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with all the chopped vegetables, olives (if using), and feta cheese.
  4. Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and gently stir until everything is well-coated.
  5. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg