Savor a tasty pasta salad with zesty Italian dressing, perfect for any meal. Quick, easy, and satisfying for gatherings or quick lunches!
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz. of pasta (fusilli, penne, or rotini)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of water. Add a generous pinch of salt, and toss in the pasta. Cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prep the veggies: While the pasta is cooling, chop your cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, mozzarella, and red onion.
Combine everything: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped veggies, olives, and mozzarella balls.
Add the dressing: Pour in the Italian dressing and toss the salad gently to coat everything evenly.
Season to taste: Sprinkle in salt and pepper and give one last toss. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Chill and serve: Ideally, let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad with Italian dressing, perfect for lazy weekends, family gatherings, or quick dinners.
