Description
This Easy Italian Pasta Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that can be made in just 20 minutes, perfect for picnics or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins such as grilled chicken or salami.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg