Description
A vibrant and refreshing Italian Pasta Salad, perfect for warm gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or bowtie)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup salami, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, mix cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, olives, salami, mozzarella cheese, and red onion.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle Italian dressing over the combined ingredients and toss gently.
- Season it right: Add salt and pepper to taste, ensuring flavors are well balanced.
- Chill and serve: Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead magic: Prepare a day in advance for the best flavor. Customize with additional vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg