Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad
Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad brings together tender spirals with crisp cucumbers, briny black olives, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all brightened by a tangy Italian dressing. It tastes cool, crunchy, and well-seasoned after a good chill, making it ideal for potlucks, picnics, or make-ahead lunches. Serve it on warm days when you want something light yet satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a rolling boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander in the sink; rinse under cold running water to cool.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cucumbers, olives, onion, and tomatoes. Add Italian dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 292.34 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.56 g Moderate
- Carbs 44.45 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.17 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.77 mg Low Source
- Sodium 535.38 mg High
- Fiber 2.29 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.29 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.19 g Low Source
- Calcium 22.82 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate
- Potassium 117.92 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 196.11 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 24.89 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Italian Dressing, and Onion. Each serving provides about 292.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Italian Dressing, Onion, Rotini. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
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