# Pasta salad (from Sugar Spun Run)

Video: [The Only Pasta Salad I Bring to Cookouts (Everyone Wants It)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM) by [Sugar Spun Run](https://www.youtube.com/@SugarSpunRun).
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Status: machine-read from the video, not yet checked by a person.

- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.07 per serving, ~$6.14 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.93* per serving (80%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 12 oz rotini pasta
- some salt _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red pepper
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 cup Italian dressing

## Steps

1. [0:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=23s) Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
2. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=26s) Add salt and rotini pasta to the boiling water and cook for about seven minutes until al dente.
3. [0:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=31s) Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water.
4. [0:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=35s) Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
5. [1:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=61s) Drizzle the pasta with one teaspoon of olive oil and toss to combine.
6. [1:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=73s) Add the quartered cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
7. [1:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=90s) Add the diced red bell pepper.
8. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=93s) Add the diced green bell pepper.
9. [2:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=120s) Add the diced red onion.
10. [2:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=129s) Add the feta cheese.
11. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=139s) Add the quartered cucumber slices.
12. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=144s) Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers.
13. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=156s) Add the fresh parsley.
14. [3:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=190s) Pour the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients.
15. [3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=193s) Stir everything together thoroughly.
16. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=215s) Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes before serving.
17. [4:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KZF9DjbrM&t=249s) Stir the pasta salad well before serving.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- silicone spatula
- plastic wrap

## What the video didn't say

- exact cooking duration for pasta beyond approximately seven minutes
- exact water amount

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