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Olive Garden Style Pasta Salad

Olive Garden Style Pasta Salad for a Bright, Creamy Delight

Delight in this Olive Garden Style Pasta Salad, a creamy and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion, bursting with vibrant vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Cook al dente for best texture.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Reduce amount to lighten the dressing.
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Choose a brand that fits your taste.
For the Salad Mix
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional; reduce for a lighter salad.
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Feel free to substitute with bell peppers.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Seasonal tomatoes yield best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Use green onions for a milder taste.
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Substitute with green olives if preferred.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Swap with other bell pepper types.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Consider swapping for basil or chives.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking and Mixing
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Italian dressing. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Fold the cooled pasta into the dressing, adding grated Parmesan cheese. Ensure the pasta is well-coat.
  4. Fold in cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, red bell pepper, and parsley.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust flavors as needed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
  7. Gently stir before serving. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite veggies or proteins to make this salad your own!

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