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Addictive Crack Pasta Salad

Addictive Crack Pasta Salad That Everyone Will Crave

Addictive Crack Pasta Salad is a vibrant, fresh dish perfect for summer gatherings, packed with colorful veggies and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces Pasta Any pasta shape you love
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Can swap for grape tomatoes
  • 1 medium Cucumber Zucchini is a great substitute
  • 1 small Red Onion Green onion can be used for milder flavor
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color or shredded carrots can be used
  • 1 cup Black Olives Can use green olives for a twist
For the Zesty Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing Homemade dressing could be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional for extra brightness
For the Creamy Touch (Optional)
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Goat cheese or mozzarella are alternatives

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Addictive Crack Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta and cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine the Fresh Veggies: In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and black olives.
  3. Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, mix Italian dressing, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until combined.
  4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled; can be prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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