Easy 4 ingredient pasta salad no mayo with angel hair pasta, Italian dressing and vegetables. How to cook angel hair pasta for this summer side dish.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time3 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: angel hair, pasta, salad
Servings: 8
Author: Justine
Equipment
1 pot
1 Bowl
Ingredients
8ozangel hair pastaor small noodles/small ravioli, boiled until al dente
1cItalian dressing
1cgrape tomatoesquartered
1ccucumbersliced and quartered
Things to Add to Cold Pasta
1/2colivessliced
1/2cred onionssliced
8ozcheesecubed
1tsppoppy seeds
1/2cbell pepperdiced
Instructions
In a large 4 quart stock pot, add 3 quarts of water and bring to a rapid boil. Add angel hair pasta and mix. When the water returns to a boil, cook for 4 or so minutes, stirring frequently until al dente.
Drain pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water to cool. Add pasta to a serving bowl. Then add in all the add ins you want, bite sized. Add grape tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onions, cheese, Italian dressing.
Mix well to distribute dressing and vegetables. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.