Italian Pasta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Italian Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings with fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pasta (cooked and cooled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, mozzarella balls, and chopped parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all elements thoroughly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make the pasta salad a day ahead for enhanced flavors. Swap ingredients based on availability or preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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