Description
Looking for a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any gathering? The Overnight Pasta Salad (the BEST Pasta Salad EVER) is your answer! This delightful recipe combines the zest of Italian dressing with fresh vegetables, creating a refreshing side that’s sure to impress. By letting the ingredients marinate overnight, you enhance the flavors and create a dish that’s not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether for potlucks, barbecues, or family meals, this pasta salad is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups Italian dressing
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 8 oz sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 can pitted black olives, drained
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, diced
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and place in a large mixing bowl.
- While pasta is still warm, stir in Italian dressing and dry dressing mix.
- Drain and chop sun-dried tomatoes; add to pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to serve, add black olives, grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg