Summer Italian Pasta Salad



This Italian pasta salad is great for summer because it is cool and full of flavor. This salad is great for picnics, barbecues, and get-togethers because it's full of colorful vegetables, mozzarella, and a tangy dressing.

Ingredients:
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Run cold water over the drain and rinse

Put the black olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil in a large bowl

Add the Italian dressing to the salad and mix it together gently

Add pepper and salt to taste

You should put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so that the flavors can mix

If you want, you can add grated Parmesan cheese and more fresh basil on top before serving

Enjoy it cold!


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