Overnight Pasta Salad (the BEST Pasta Salad EVER)
Overnight Pasta Salad (the BEST Pasta Salad EVER) is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines fresh ingredients and zesty dressings. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or casual dinners, this pasta salad allows the flavors to meld overnight, resulting in a refreshing and satisfying meal. With its colorful array of vegetables and easy preparation, it’s a go-to recipe for any occasion. Customize it with your favorite proteins or additional veggies for a personal touch. Enjoy this delightful salad chilled, making it an ideal choice for warm weather gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 2 cups Italian dressing
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 bottle (8 oz) sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 can pitted black olives, drained
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, diced
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well without rinsing and add to a large mixing bowl while warm.
- Stir in the Italian dressing and dry Italian dressing mix into the warm pasta.
- Drain and chop the sun-dried tomatoes, then stir them into the pasta mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, add drained black olives, diced grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the pasta salad. Mix well and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg