Pasta Salad (Recipe)


August 22, 2026


Pasta Salad (Recipe)


Ingredients

✅ ​1 box (12 ounces) tri-color Rotini pasta (whole grain)

✅ 2/3 cup creamy Caesar dressing

✅ 4 Tablespoons basil pesto

✅ ​3 Roma tomatoes diced

✅ ​1 small can sliced black olives drained and rinsed

✅ ​1/4 cup red onion finely diced
✅  ​3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

✅ ​5 basil leaves cut into strips

✅ ​1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

✅ ​1/2 teaspoon black pepper

✅ 1/2 teaspoon salt


Instructions


1️⃣ Cook the pasta in a large pot of water until al dente. Drain water and place cooked pasta in a large bowl.


2️⃣ Toss the warm noodles with the creamy Caesar dressing. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.


3️⃣ Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving




Enjoy!!!


Servings : 6
Ready in : 4 hours
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Recipe Type : Italian, Mediterranean



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