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Layered pasta salad bowl with fresh vegetables and dressing

Layered Pasta Salad Bowl

A vibrant and delicious pasta salad that layers colorful vegetables with pasta, cheeses, and dressing, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing
  • 225 grams dried rotini or penne pasta, cooked, rinsed under cold water, and cooled
  • 240 milliliters ranch or Italian dressing Feel free to experiment with different types.
Vegetables
  • 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
Cheese and Seasoning
  • 115 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water and drain well.
Preparing the Salad
  1. Prepare all vegetables, cheese, and eggs as indicated.
  2. In a large, transparent serving bowl, layer the cooled pasta. Drizzle a portion of the dressing over the pasta.
  3. Add peas, followed by layers of sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and sliced red onion. Season lightly with salt and black pepper after each addition.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the vegetable layers.
  5. Scatter sliced black olives on top, then layer baby spinach or mixed greens.
  6. Finish by placing sliced hard-boiled eggs on top and pour the remaining dressing over the entire salad.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store in an airtight container. Avoid adding dressing until serving for best quality. If needed, revive with olive oil or additional dressing.