Overnight Pasta Salad (the BEST Pasta Salad EVER)
Overnight Pasta Salad (the BEST Pasta Salad EVER) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that shines at any gathering, from summer barbecues to cozy potlucks. This easy-to-make salad combines cooked pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables, marinated overnight in zesty Italian dressing for an explosion of flavor. Perfectly customizable, it allows you to incorporate your favorite ingredients or whatever you have on hand. With minimal prep and no need for complex cooking techniques, this delightful pasta salad is not just delicious but also incredibly convenient—prepare it in advance and let the flavors meld for a perfect dish that will impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 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 the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and add to a large mixing bowl while warm.
- Stir in the Italian dressing and dry dressing mix until well coated.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and mix them into the pasta.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to develop.
- Before serving, add black olives, grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Mix well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg