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Pasta Salad Cups

A vibrant and refreshing bite-sized pasta salad cup, perfect for gatherings and quick snacks, featuring rotini pasta, colorful veggies, and zesty Italian dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz rotini pasta Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Choose firm, brightly colored tomatoes.
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup black olives Green olives can be substituted.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Can be replaced with fresh basil.
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing Substitute with your favorite dressing if desired.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking and Preparation
  1. Begin by boiling the rotini pasta in salted water until it reaches an al dente texture, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and parsley into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables and parsley.
  5. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss everything gently to coat evenly.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper, adjusting the dressing as necessary.
  7. Portion the pasta salad into small clear plastic cups with a spoon and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10g

Notes

Chill the salad before serving for enhanced flavors. Best enjoyed within 2-3 days when stored in the refrigerator. Avoid refreezing once thawed.

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