Italian Pasta Salad: 25-Minute Fresh Classic Dish
Italian Pasta Salad is a refreshing cold pasta dish made with tender pasta, fresh vegetables, mozzarella cheese, olives, and tangy Italian dressing.
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup mozzarella cubes or mozzarella balls
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
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Drain the pasta and rinse briefly under cool water to stop cooking.
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Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
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Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and sliced olives.
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Add mozzarella cheese to the bowl.
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Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently.
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Sprinkle fresh herbs and mix lightly.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add extra dressing just before serving if the pasta absorbs too much while chilling.