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Italian Pasta Salad

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A colorful medley of garden goodness that perfectly captures the spirit of summer.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. Combine the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, and cubed mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
  5. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld beautifully.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves just before serving.

Notes

This salad stores wonderfully in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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