Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked pasta (such as fusilli, penne, or rotini)
2 cups lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup bell peppers, diced (assorted colors)
1 cup carrots, shredded
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing options:
Classic vinaigrette
Creamy ranch
Zesty Italian
Tangy balsamic
Instructions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl or trifle dish, begin layering the salad ingredients. Start with a layer of lettuce at the bottom.
Add a layer of cooked pasta on top of the lettuce.
Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, red onion, black olives, and parsley over the pasta layer.
If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of parsley and feta cheese on top.
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle your choice of dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to coat the ingredients with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this layered salad!
Feel free to customize the salad by adding or substituting vegetables according to your preferences. You can also experiment with different dressing flavors to suit your taste. Enjoy your Vibrant Veggie & Pasta Layered Salad!
