Rotini Pasta Salad with Feta and Fresh Veggies

This light and colorful Rotini Feta Veggie Salad is a favorite at LaNette Whiteside’s family gatherings. It works any time of year — from summer picnics to holiday tables — and is simple to make ahead.

LaNette, Community Care Coordinator at The Holy Mess, shares this easy pasta salad recipe that’s full of fresh vegetables and WW-friendly. It’s flexible, stores well, and can be adjusted to suit your tastes.

Reader recipe - Rotini Feta Veggie Salad

Why You Should Make This Rotini Feta Veggie Salad

Quick, no-fuss preparation
A crowd-pleaser for holidays, parties, and potlucks
WW-friendly at about 3 points per serving
Easy to customize with different cheeses or vegetables
Keeps well and often tastes better the next day

What is Rotini Feta Veggie Salad?

This pasta salad blends tri-color rotini with fresh vegetables and fat-free feta (or shredded cheddar if you prefer), all tossed in fat-free Italian dressing. It’s light, refreshing, and satisfying without feeling heavy.

How Long Does Rotini Feta Veggie Salad Last?

Stored in the refrigerator, this salad stays fresh for 3 to 5 days. The flavors meld as it chills, so it often tastes even better after sitting overnight.

How Do I Store the Pasta Salad?

Keep the salad in an airtight container in the fridge. If the pasta absorbs too much dressing, stir in a splash more before serving to refresh the texture and flavor.

Can I Freeze Rotini Feta Veggie Salad?

Freezing is not recommended. The pasta and fresh vegetables will lose their texture when frozen and thawed. For best results, prepare in advance and refrigerate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this the night before?

Yes. The flavors develop after chilling, so it’s ideal when made the night before.

What can I use in place of the feta cheese?

Shredded cheddar or mozzarella are good substitutes. If you swap cheeses, recalculate WW points or nutrition values as needed.

Can I add protein to make this a full meal?

Yes. Grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas are great additions to turn it into a complete meal.

How much dressing should I use?

Start with about 1/2 cup of fat-free Italian dressing and add more to taste. LaNette recommends “pouring with your heart” — she enjoys a generous amount.

Rotini Feta Veggie Salad (Reader Recipe)

This is the pasta salad LaNette Whiteside brings to many family gatherings. It’s a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas because it’s simple, delicious, and easy to scale up.

Prep Time
15

Cook Time
10

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 (LaNette prefers feta; family sometimes uses shredded cheddar)
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cucumber diced
chopped onion to taste
½ cup fat-free Italian salad dressing add more if desired

Instructions

Cook rotini according to package directions.
Rinse under cold water until the pasta is cool to the touch.
Combine the pasta with cheese and chopped vegetables.
Toss with fat-free Italian dressing. Start with about 1/2 cup and add more to taste — LaNette likes to be generous with the dressing.

Notes

As written, this recipe serves 6 and is approximately 3 WW points per serving.

LaNette often doubles the batch for family events. The recipe is a blank canvas — add any diced vegetables you like. For festive occasions, include red and green vegetables to match holiday colors.

Nutrition

Calories: 184 kcal
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Protein: 12 g
Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 5 g

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