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Layered Pasta Salad Bowl

A colorful and delicious salad packed with fresh ingredients, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne), cooked, rinsed, and cooled
  • 1 cup ranch dressing or Italian dressing Choose your preferred dressing.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Fresh tomatoes add color and flavor.
  • 1 cucumber, diced Crisp and refreshing.
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced For a sweet crunch.
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced Adjust according to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, layer the cooked pasta, ranch or Italian dressing, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Best served chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If the salad becomes too dry, add more dressing.