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Bold Ultimate Cowboy Pasta Salad
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Bold Ultimate Cowboy Pasta Salad: Refreshing Flavor Escape

Enjoy a refreshing flavor escape with the Bold Ultimate Cowboy Pasta Salad, a vibrant mix of rotini pasta and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time53 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue salad, fresh vegetables, pasta salad, potluck dish, Summer Salad, Ultimate Cowboy Pasta Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

For the Pasta Base

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta or any pasta shape

For the Vegetables

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped, English preferred
  • 1 cup bell peppers red and yellow, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced

For Extra Flavor

  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Italian or Southwest dressing to taste

Instructions

Instructions

  • Boil salted water in a large pot, add rotini pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with all the chopped veggies.
  • Mix in sliced black olives and pour your choice of dressing over the salad. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for added flavor and color.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

Optional: Add crumbled feta cheese on top for an extra creamy touch.