Zesty Italian Pasta Salad (Just 6-Ingredients)
This Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor, featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, marinated artichokes and creamy white beans all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Just cook up some tricolor pasta, mix in the rest of the ingredients, and you’re done! It’s great for a fast weeknight dinner, a picnic, or a potluck.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz tricolor pasta one box, i like rotini or radiatore
- 1 can white beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can marinated artichokes halved or quartered depending on the size
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according the box directions. When the pasta is done, drain and rinse under cold water and put into a large mixing bowl.
- While the past cooks, prep the remainder of the ingredients. Drain the artichokes and then cut into halves or quarters. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and drain the can of white beans.
- Add prepped veggies to the already cooked pasta and mix well. Then pour the dressing over the top and mix until well combined.
- You can serve immediately, or cover the bowl and keep in fridge for up to 5 days, stirring one or twice a day to help the flavors develop.
Notes
- Another option for the Zesty Italian Dressing is go the semi-homemade route with these dressing & seasoning packets. Mix up the dressing in a mason jar per the directions and use the same way as the store bought.
- The Italian Pasta salad will last for up to 5 days in the fridge, making it a great make-ahead option. Just be sure to give it a stir daily to make sure the flavors are combining evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
