Delightful Pasta Salad Cups
A simple, hearty pasta salad served in individual cups, perfect for gatherings and packed with fresh vegetables and creamy Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package directions until it’s al dente.
- Once the pasta is done, drain it in a colander and rinse it under cool running water.
- While the pasta cools, chop your cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, and parsley.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and give it a gentle toss.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop generous portions of the salad mixture into small cups or bowls.
- Top each cup with reserved parsley and optionally a slice of cucumber on the rim.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, summer recipe, easy appetizer, portable food
Find it online: https://rusticflavor.com/pasta-salad-cups-recipe/