Description
Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that combines colorful fusilli pasta with fresh vegetables and a tangy Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, school lunches, or family gatherings, this salad is not only visually appealing but also a delightful way to encourage kids to participate in meal preparation. With its crunchy textures and bursts of flavor, every bite is a celebration of fun and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fusilli pasta
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced mixed bell peppers
- ½ cup sliced black or green olives
- ½ cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cooled pasta to the veggies and toss gently to combine.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the mixture and stir until well-coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled with optional garnishes like extra olives or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg