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Addictive Crack Pasta Salad

Addictive Crack Pasta Salad That Everyone Will Crave

This Addictive Crack Pasta Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh vegetables and zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Short Pasta (rotini or fusilli) Use for best texture
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Fresh and sweet
  • 1 cup Cucumber English cucumbers are seedless
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Provides flavor depth
  • 1 each Bell Pepper Any color works
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives For salty depth
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Adds essential flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Savory depth
  • to taste Salt Adjust to enhance flavors
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to enhance flavors

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Set the pasta aside to cool. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and black olives into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Add the chopped veggies to the cooled pasta and toss gently to combine.
  4. Whisk together Italian dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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