Description
A delicious and vibrant pasta salad featuring sun-dried tomatoes, creamy dressing, and fresh basil, perfect for gatherings or meal prep.
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.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy dressing, cheese, olives, and basil.
- 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.
Notes
For optimal freshness, add dressing right before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg