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Addictive Crack Pasta Salad: Quick, Colorful & Flavorful!

This Addictive Crack Pasta Salad is a vibrant, quick dish perfect for summer cookouts, packed with vegetables and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta gluten-free option is available
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cucumber English cucumbers preferred for fewer seeds
  • 1 small Red Onion can substitute with green onions for a milder taste
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any color is acceptable
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives can use Greek olives as a substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing homemade vinaigrette can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and black olives. Combine in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together the Italian dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until well combined.
  4. Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over. Toss gently until all ingredients are coated.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is adaptable; feel free to swap vegetables based on preference and let it chill longer if possible for richer flavor.

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