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Pasta Salad Cups

Colorful Pasta Salad Cups for Effortless Entertaining

Pasta Salad Cups are a vibrant, no-utensils-required dish perfect for gatherings, combining fresh ingredients and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Cooked al dente
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Olives Black or green
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Or Greek vinaigrette
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Mini Mozzarella Balls Optional
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice olives, and chop parsley.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and parsley. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Fill small cups with the pasta mixture, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
  6. Cover filled cups and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate pasta salad for best flavor. Customize vegetables to your liking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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