Delicious Summer Pasta Salad Recipe for Perfect Picnics
This summer pasta salad recipe combines vibrant tri-color rotini with fresh vegetables and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for warm evenings and picnics.
Equipment
- - Large bowl
- - Pot
- - Strainer
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 oz tricolor rotini cooked al dente
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives sliced
- 1 cup Cabot sharp cheddar cheese shredded
For the Dressing
- 3/4 cup Wishbone Robusto Italian dressing
Instructions
How to Make Summer Pasta Salad
- Cook the tri-color rotini according to the box instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and run cold water over it until it's no longer hot.
- Combine in a large bowl, mixing the cooled rotini with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives, cheese, and 3/4 of the Italian dressing.
- Chill the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve by adding in the remaining Italian dressing, mixing gently to combine just before presenting.
Notes
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for an added burst of flavor.