Classic Italian Pasta Salad
A refreshing, colorful blend of pasta, fresh vegetables, and tangy Italian dressing perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.
⏱ 25 minServes 8Italian-American
Ingredients
- •1 pound rotini or fusilli pasta
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1 large cucumber, diced
- •1 cup bell peppers, diced
- •1 cup black olives, sliced
- •1 cup diced mozzarella cheese
- •1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- •1.5 cups Italian salad dressing
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- •to taste Salt and pepper
Directions
- 1Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, mozzarella, and red onion.
- 3Pour Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
- 4Stir in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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