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Tossed pasta salad.
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Easy Pasta Salad For Potlucks

Easy pasta salad recipe for potlucks, picnics, and backyard BBQ's!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 12
Calories: 194kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Rotini
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 6 oz cubed cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking.
    Pasta salad ingredients.
  • While the pasta cools, chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and cheese into bite-sized pieces.
    Chopped vegetables.
  • In a large bowl add the pasta, vegetables, and cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and bit of pepper to taste. Pour ½ to ¾ cup Zesty Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
    Tossed pasta salad.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can come together. Tastes even better overnight!
    Pasta salad served in a white bowl.

Notes

Homemade Dressing Recipe
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 TBS red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • pinch of salt and pepper
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and seasonings until well combined. Drizzle over pasta salad and toss to combine.
Over time the pasta may absorb the Italian dressing, be sure to add a bit more and give it a quick toss before serving. 
*Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will very based off of brands of ingredients used and cooking methods. 

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg