Description
A comforting and vibrant pasta salad perfect for gatherings and weeknight meals, featuring fresh ingredients and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, and mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine, allowing all the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste—each bite should be as flavorful as it is fresh.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving, adding a vibrant touch that speaks of summer.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to three days. Customize with seasonal veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg