Simple Pasta Salad

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An easy pasta salad with Italian dressing, simple yet very yummy. Almost any type of pasta may be used. Best if left to sit overnight.

Submitted by Katzen
Updated on February 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta

  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

  • 2 cucumbers, chopped

  • 6 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

  • 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make pasta salad.

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

  3. Toss cooked pasta with Italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green onions in a large bowl. Mix Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a small bowl, and gently mix into the salad.

    Mix together cooked pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions and Italian dressing in a large bowl.

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  4. Mix Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a small bowl, and gently mix into the salad. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

    a top down view of pasta salad tossed with Italian dressing and seasoning mixture.

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  5. Enjoy!

    mid angle looking at a large bowl full of pasta salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, pasta and cheese

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289 Calories
14g Fat
35g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 764mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 153mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 324mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.