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Pasta Salad Cups

Vibrant Pasta Salad Cups for Easy Make-Ahead Fun

Delightful Pasta Salad Cups bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, perfect for gatherings and easy to make ahead.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Can substitute with fusilli or penne.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Use Persian or English for fewer seeds.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Grape tomatoes are a suitable alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Use any pitted variety.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Basil or cilantro can be substituted.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Greek vinaigrette or homemade lemon herb dressing can be used.

Equipment

  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil rotini in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the Veggies: Dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice black olives, and chop parsley.
  3. Mix: Combine cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and parsley in a large bowl. Add Italian dressing and toss gently.
  4. Season: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; add extra dressing if desired.
  5. Portioning: Spoon the mixture into small cups, distributing pasta, veggies, and olives evenly.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate until serving for at least 30 minutes, best served cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with additional parsley before serving.

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