Description
A delicious and versatile creamy pasta salad packed with vibrant veggies and customizable ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup protein (e.g., grilled chicken, tuna, or chickpeas)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- Chop the vegetables while the pasta is cooking.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise or yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooled pasta, veggies, protein, cheese, and dressing in a large bowl. Mix until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or dressings. Consider variations like Mediterranean style or Asian-inspired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg