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Springtime Zesty Easy Pasta Salad

3 star rating
 

 

Use any bottled salad dressing you like on this easy pasta and vegetable salad.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 16-ounce box garden rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • Salt (optional)
  • Black pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups bottled zesty fat-free Italian salad dressing
 
Method

In a large pot cook pasta in salted water; drain thoroughly. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Transfer pasta to a large salad bowl. Add olive oil, cucumber, onion, and tomato. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired. Pour salad dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cover and chill until cold.

 

Notes: Great for a light main meal during the hot days of summer.

 

Number of Servings: 4 servings

 

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