Description
A refreshing and tasty pasta salad featuring a mix of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse it under cold water to cool it down.
- Combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to combine well.
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
Notes
Serve cold or at room temperature. Perfect as a side dish or on its own. Can add lemon juice, grilled chicken, or feta for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian salad, healthy salad, picnic recipe