Addictive Crack Pasta Salad: Your Ultimate Summer Side Dish

Enjoy this Addictive Crack Pasta Salad, a vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings that combines chilled pasta, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Chilled Short Pasta (fusilli or penne)

For the Vegetables

1 cup Fresh Vegetables (ripe tomatoes, cucumbers)
1 cup Optional Veggies (corn, zucchini) Feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables.

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Garlic-infused Italian Dressing Make or buy.
to taste Salt & Herbs Adjust for flavor.

Equipment

large pot
mixing bowl
Small Bowl
whisk

Method

Cooking Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the chilled short pasta for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Wash and chop your fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces, including tomatoes and cucumbers; add optional veggies as desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic-infused Italian dressing ingredients until well combined and creamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped fresh veggies and pour the dressing over; toss gently until coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, adding salt or herbs as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Best served chilled; can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days in the fridge.

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