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Italian Pasta Salad

A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad featuring rotini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Fresh Ingredients
  • 12 oz rotini pasta Cook until al dente
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Adds vibrant color
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved Cheese adds creaminess
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced For a salty flavor
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced Adds crunch and flavor
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced Choose your favorite color
Dressing and Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing For flavoring the salad
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust seasoning as needed
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional) Adds freshness if desired

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook the rotini according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, red onion, and bell pepper.
Mixing
  1. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and mix until everything is well-coated.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Letting it chill in the fridge helps enhance the flavors. Great as a side dish or main course and keeps well for 3-5 days.