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Pasta Salad Cups

Savory Pasta Salad Cups for Fun, Mess-Free Munching

Delightful Pasta Salad Cups perfect for gatherings, combining fresh ingredients for a vibrant, vegetarian snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Rotini Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Diced into small chunks.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for easy handling.
  • 1/2 cup Olives Sliced if whole.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Can substitute with Greek vinaigrette.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil salted water in a pot. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice olives, and chop parsley. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and parsley. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Fill individual cups with the salad mixture, layering the ingredients for visual appeal.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These Pasta Salad Cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Great for parties or picnics.

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