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Pasta Salad Cups Recipe
A quick and refreshing pasta salad served in individual cups, perfect for parties or picnics.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then rinse with cold water.
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and parsley.
- Combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and parsley.
- Add Italian dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper, then spoon into cups.
- Refrigerate and serve chilled.
Notes
Feel free to add more dressing or herbs for extra flavor.