Pasta Salad Cups
Pasta salad cups are a delightful dish combining fresh vegetables and pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 8 oz rotini pasta Cook until al dente
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup black olives Sliced or whole
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Dressing and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing Adjust to taste
- to taste Salt and pepper Enhance flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables and parsley.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste and add more dressing if desired.
- Portion the pasta salad into small clear plastic cups.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For best taste, store in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days. Keep dressing separate if stored for longer than a day.