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Pasta Salad Cups

Colorful Pasta Salad Cups for Effortless Entertaining

Delight your guests with scrumptious Colorful Pasta Salad Cups, perfect for gatherings and picnics.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Whole wheat or gluten-free versions can be used.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Diced.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/2 cup Olives Sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Finely chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Can substitute with Greek vinaigrette or homemade lemon herb dressing.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While pasta is cooling, dice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the olives, and finely chop the parsley. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
  3. In the large bowl with the chopped veggies, add the cooled rotini pasta and parsley. Pour in Italian dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste. If the salad seems dry, you can add a bit more Italian dressing.
  5. Portion the salad mixture into serving cups, ensuring a balance of pasta and veggies for a vibrant presentation.
  6. Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Can be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated for best results.

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