Description
A vibrant and refreshing Zesty Italian Pasta Salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings and meal prep, featuring a delightful combination of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, olives, mozzarella cheese, and parsley.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The salad tastes better when made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg