Garden rotini pasta salad

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This Garden Rotini Pasta Salad recipe is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the flavors of summer. Packed with fresh vegetables, rotini pasta, and tossed in a tangy dressing, this salad is both healthy and delicious. It's easy to make, making it a great option for a quick lunch or a side dish for a barbecue. The combination of crisp veggies and al dente pasta creates a satisfying texture, while the dressing adds a zesty kick.

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Garden rotini pasta salad recipe details

Garden rotini pasta salad recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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This is a wonderful summer, light dinner. This also make a great side as well.
Ready in: 3 hours 10 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 1 box garden rotini pasta – cooked and drained
• 1/2 sm onion – minced
• 1 small can black olives – chopped and drained
• 1 – 15oz dark red kidney beans – drained
• 1 large bottle zesty Italian dressing -20 to 30oz
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp minced garlic
• 1-2 small roma tomatoes – diced and rinsed of seeds

Preparation method

Prep: 40 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Extra time: 2 hours, chilling

1. cook and drain garden rotini pasta. place in large serving bowl to cool.
2. While pasta is cooking, prep vegetables and set aside. when pasta is cooled for approx. 10 minutes, add vegetables. toss to mix well into pasta; add zesty Italian dressing. Add cheese. salt and pepper to taste.
3. chill for approx. 2 hours in fridge covered with lid or plastic wrap. fluff pasta lightly with fork.
4. OPTIONAL: add pre cooked grilled chicken strips or fajiata steak meat. This makes the salad a main dish.