This is the pasta salad recipe that LaNette Whiteside makes at many of her family get-togethers throughout the year. It's a must at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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This light and colorful Rotini Feta Veggie Salad is a staple at LaNette Whiteside’s family gatherings. It’s perfect year-round, from summer picnics to holiday feasts.

LaNette, Community Care Coordinator at The Holy Mess, shares this amazing pasta salad recipe that’s easy to make, packed with fresh veggies, and WW-friendly, too. You can prep it ahead and adjust it to fit any taste.

Reader recipe - Rotini Feta Veggie Salad

Why You Should Make This Rotini Feta Veggie Salad

Easy, no-fuss prep
Crowd-pleaser for holidays, parties, and potlucks
WW-friendly at just 3 points per serving
Can be customized with your favorite cheese or veggies
Stores well and tastes even better the next day

What is Rotini Feta Veggie Salad?

This pasta salad combines tri-color rotini with fresh veggies, fat-free feta (or shredded cheddar, if your family prefers it), and a generous pour of fat-free Italian dressing. It’s light, refreshing, and satisfying without being heavy.

How Long Does Rotini Feta Veggie Salad Last?

This pasta salad keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. The flavors continue to blend, making it even tastier on day two.

How Do I Store the Pasta Salad?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If the pasta absorbs the dressing, add a splash more before serving.

Can I Freeze Rotini Feta Veggie Salad?

Freezing is not recommended. Pasta and fresh veggies tend to lose their texture. For best results, prep and store in the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this the night before?

Yes! In fact, it tastes even better after chilling overnight.

What can I use in place of the feta cheese?

Shredded cheddar or mozzarella works well. If you’re following WW, be sure to recalculate points. If you track calories, the total may vary based on the cheese you use.

Can I add protein to make this a full meal?

Absolutely. Grilled chicken or chickpeas are great add-ins.

How much dressing should I use?

LaNette says to pour with your heart. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if desired.

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Rotini Feta Veggie Salad (Reader Recipe)

This is the pasta salad recipe that LaNette Whiteside makes at many of her family get-togethers throughout the year. It's a must at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Diet: Low-calorie, Meal Prep, Vegetarian/Meatless

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Calories: 184kcal

Author: LaNette Whiteside

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

8 oz tri-color rotini pasta
5 oz fat free feta cheese I prefer feta, my family prefers shredded cheddar
1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 cucumber diced
chopped onion to taste
½ cup fat-free Italian salad dressing add more dressing as desired

Instructions

Cook rotini according to package directions.
Run cold water over the pasta until it has cooled completely.
Add cheese and veggies.
Toss with fat free Italian salad dressing. LaNette says to pour with your heart. She likes quite a bit on hers.

Notes

As written above, it serves 6 at 3 WW points per serving.

For LaNette’s family, she makes at least a double batch. This recipe is a blank canvas. You can add any diced veggie you like. At Christmas, you can make it festive by adding red and green veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 184 kcalCarbohydrates: 33 gProtein: 12 gFat: 5 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gTrans Fat: 0.01 gCholesterol: 4 mgSodium: 420 mgPotassium: 223 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 5 gVitamin A: 164 IUVitamin C: 7 mgCalcium: 20 mgIron: 1 mg

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