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Olive Garden Pasta Salad

Delicious Olive Garden Pasta Salad for the Perfect Family Meal

This Olive Garden Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish featuring fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing, perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini pasta or any pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell peppers chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red onions chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add rotini and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop bell peppers, red onions, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Combine Pasta and Veggies: In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta and chopped vegetables. Gently toss together.
  4. Make the Dressing: Whisk olive oil, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture and toss gently.
  6. Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Toss salad before serving and garnish with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the salad a day in advance for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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