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Layered Pasta Salad Bowl

A colorful and hearty pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and customizable to fit your taste, perfect for gatherings or simple family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Dressings

  • 225 grams dried rotini or penne pasta, cooked, rinsed under cold water, and cooled
  • 240 milliliters ranch or Italian dressing

Vegetables & Eggs

  • 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 70 grams red onion, thinly sliced
  • 425 grams sweet corn kernels, drained
  • 425 grams black olives, drained and sliced
  • 140 grams frozen peas, thawed
  • 60 grams baby spinach or mixed salad greens
  • 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
  • 115 grams cheddar cheese, shredded

Seasoning

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Pasta

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, following package instructions. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water and drain well. Prepare all vegetables, cheese, and eggs as indicated.

Assembling Salad

  • In a large, transparent serving bowl, arrange an even layer of cooled pasta. Drizzle a portion of the dressing to lightly coat the pasta.
  • Distribute peas evenly over the pasta, followed by sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and sliced red onion. After each addition, season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the vegetable layers.
  • Scatter sliced black olives atop the cheese. Layer baby spinach or mixed greens next, covering the previous layers.
  • Place sliced hard-boiled eggs on top. Pour the remaining dressing over the entire salad to ensure even distribution.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Present chilled; gently mix just prior to serving, or portion to preserve visible layering.

Notes

Serve cold for the best flavor and texture. You can customize by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins. This dish is vegetarian-friendly; omit eggs for a vegan version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
Keyword Layered Salad, Pasta Salad, Picnic Recipe, Potluck Dish, Vegetarian Pasta
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