Colorful pasta salad with veggies, mozzarella, and Italian dressing. Great for summer meals or picnics.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 oz short pasta such as fusilli, rotini, or penne
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
06 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
→ Cheese
07 - 1/2 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
→ Dressing
08 - 1/3 cup Italian dressing
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; set aside.
02 - Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella balls in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Fold the cooled pasta into the vegetable and cheese mixture.
04 - Drizzle Italian dressing over the contents. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and dried oregano. Toss gently until all components are well coated.
05 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
