Name: Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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 mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 cup Italian dressing; Salt and pepper to taste

Italian Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad perfect for gatherings and summer days.

Author: contai-editor
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

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 mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup Italian dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and let it cool completely.
Combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and basil in a large bowl.
Dress the salad by pouring the Italian dressing over it and tossing gently.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh basil and consider adding grilled vegetables for variation.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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