Layered Spring Pasta Salad
A vibrant and fresh pasta salad featuring crunchy vegetables, tangy dressing, and creamy cheeses, perfect for spring gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice, such as rotini or penne)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, diced
- Bell pepper, diced
- Red onion, diced
- Olives, sliced
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Italian dressing or a homemade vinaigrette
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.
- Mix together the Italian dressing (or vinaigrette) and chopped herbs in a separate bowl.
- Layer the pasta mixture in a salad bowl, starting with pasta, followed by veggies, and sprinkled with feta and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, and let it marinate for better flavor.
Notes
Can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor. Switch up cheese or add proteins to customize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://thestationrecipes.com/spring-layered-pasta-salad/