Easy Pasta Salad Recipe: Perfect for Picnics & Potlucks

Name: Easy Pasta Salad Recipe: Perfect for Picnics & Potlucks
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 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

This super easy pasta salad features a delicious Italian dressing and is incredibly yummy. Feel free to use any pasta shape you like. For best flavor, let it chill overnight!

Total time1 hr
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield12

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Servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

First, gather all of your ingredients.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta well.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the Italian dressing, diced cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fresh green onions.
In a separate small bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese with the Italian seasoning. Then, gently fold this mixture into the pasta salad.
For the best flavor, refrigerate the pasta salad until it's thoroughly chilled, ideally for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy this delightful dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 289 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 7 g
Sodium Content: 764 mg
Protein Content: 10 g
Cholesterol Content: 8 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g