Italian Lettuce Pasta Salad
Italian Lettuce Pasta Salad is a fresh, flavorful combination of crisp romaine, tender pasta, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan tossed in a zesty Italian dressing, perfect for quick lunches or easy weeknight sides. This simple Italian pasta salad recipe is light, delicious, and ideal for meal prep, potlucks, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup dry pasta bowtie, rotini, or penne work great
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 yellow or red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cucumber diced
For the Dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly.
- While the pasta cools, chop your romaine, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and cucumber.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cooled pasta, and chopped veggies. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss until everything is coated.
- Chill for 2–3 hours before serving for the best flavor.
- Toss again before serving to redistribute the dressing and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2.5gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 225mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3.8g
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