Description
A delightful pasta salad with creamy dressing, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup creamy dressing (like ranch or Italian)
- 1 cup cheese (feta or mozzarella, cubed or crumbled)
- 1/2 cup olives (sliced, optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy dressing, cheese, olives, and basil in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Serve as a side dish or for meal prep.
Notes
Experiment with different types of cheese and add additional vegetables for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg