Description
A quick and delicious pasta salad that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, mozzarella balls, and parsley.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be made a day in advance, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7