Easy Rainbow Pasta Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Easy Rainbow Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion! Packed with vibrant veggies like red, yellow, and green bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Tender rotini pasta ties everything together, while a tangy Italian dressing adds a refreshing pop of flavor. Creamy crumbled feta cheese and briny black olives take it to the next level of savory goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this pasta salad is a breeze to prepare and ideal for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep. Enjoy a wholesome, colorful dish that’s sure to become a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini pasta
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Italian dressing
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: dice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers; halve the cherry tomatoes; dice the cucumber; and finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 5

Pour the Italian dressing over the salad, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss everything together gently until evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or dressing to your preference.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled and garnish with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your Easy Rainbow Pasta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1734.1 grams (1734.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2489

Total Fat 91.70g	118%
Saturated Fat 32.90g	165%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.60g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 5180mg	225%
Total Carbohydrate 339.30g	123%
Dietary Fiber 29.10g	104%
Total Sugars 58.50g
Protein 77.80g	156%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1096mg	84%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 2955mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 54.4%