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Addictive Crack Pasta Salad

Addictive Crack Pasta Salad: A Flavor-Packed Delight

Discover the Addictive Crack Pasta Salad, a quick vegetarian dish bursting with vibrant flavors and textures—perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces pasta rotini or penne
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and slice red onion. Combine with black olives in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to combine.
  5. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve chilled, giving it a gentle toss before plating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prep the salad in advance and allow it to chill. Feel free to customize the vegetables and add proteins for extra heartiness.

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