Vibrant Garden Rotini Salad 🥗🌼

This delightful Garden Rotini Salad is a colorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish at family gatherings. It's not only quick and easy to prepare, but it also allows for plenty of creativity—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins! Bursting with fresh flavors and textures, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal.

Ingredients

For the salad

8 ounces (approx. 2½ cups) garden rotini
¾ cup Italian salad dressing
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cauliflower, cut into small pieces
1 cup broccoli flowerets
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
½ cup sliced ripe olives

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the garden rotini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

💧 Rinsing the pasta not only cools it down but also helps prevent it from sticking together.
Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled rotini, cauliflower, broccoli, red onion, and olives. Toss well to mix everything together.
Dress the Salad: Drizzle the Italian salad dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Add shredded cheddar cheese and gently toss until everything is well coated.

🧀 Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese such as feta or mozzarella for a unique twist!
Chill & Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

❄️ This salad tastes even better after sitting for a while, making it a great make-ahead option!

Variations

Protein Boost: Add cooked grilled chicken, turkey, or chickpeas for a protein-packed version of this salad.
Vegetarian Delight: Incorporate other seasonal vegetables such as bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or avocado for added nutrients and color.
Spicy Kick: Toss in a few jalapeño slices or a dash of red pepper flakes for some heat!
Make it Gluten-Free: Swap out the garden rotini with gluten-free pasta for everyone to enjoy!

Enjoy your fresh and beautiful Garden Rotini Salad! It's sure to bring a smile to your table! 🌟🥗

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Garden Rotini Salad 8 ounces, approximately 2 1/2 cups, of garden rotini. 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing. 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup of cauliflower, cut into small pieces. 1 cup of broccoli florets. 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion. 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives. 1 bowl of garden rotini, as directed, then drain. In large bowl, combine all ingredients, cover and refrigerate, stir gently before serving. Serves 6.

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# Vibrant Garden Rotini Salad 🥗🌼 This delightful Garden Rotini Salad is a colorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish at family gatherings. It's not only quick and easy to prepare, but it also allows for plenty of creativity—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins! Bursting with fresh flavors and textures, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal. ## Ingredients ### For the salad - 8 ounces (approx. 2½ cups) garden rotini - ¾ cup Italian salad dressing - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese - 1 cup cauliflower, cut into small pieces - 1 cup broccoli flowerets - ¼ cup finely chopped red onion - ½ cup sliced ripe olives ## Instructions 1. **Cook the Pasta**: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the garden rotini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. > 💧 Rinsing the pasta not only cools it down but also helps prevent it from sticking together. 2. **Mix the Ingredients**: In a large bowl, combine the cooled rotini, cauliflower, broccoli, red onion, and olives. Toss well to mix everything together. 3. **Dress the Salad**: Drizzle the Italian salad dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Add shredded cheddar cheese and gently toss until everything is well coated. > 🧀 Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese such as feta or mozzarella for a unique twist! 4. **Chill & Serve**: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. > ❄️ This salad tastes even better after sitting for a while, making it a great make-ahead option! ## Variations - **Protein Boost**: Add cooked grilled chicken, turkey, or chickpeas for a protein-packed version of this salad. - **Vegetarian Delight**: Incorporate other seasonal vegetables such as bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or avocado for added nutrients and color. - **Spicy Kick**: Toss in a few jalapeño slices or a dash of red pepper flakes for some heat! - **Make it Gluten-Free**: Swap out the garden rotini with gluten-free pasta for everyone to enjoy! Enjoy your fresh and beautiful Garden Rotini Salad! It's sure to bring a smile to your table! 🌟🥗

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Garden Rotini Salad

Gallagher Kitchen