Description
This vibrant and refreshing Italian pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Packed with colorful veggies, mozzarella, olives, and a tangy Italian dressing, it’s a simple and flavorful dish that will complement any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, diced into cubes
- 6 oz can of sliced black olives, drained
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the tri-color rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, black olives, green bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors marinate.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley or more Italian seasoning if desired before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a handful of grated Parmesan cheese to the salad before serving.
- You can use a homemade Italian dressing for a more personalized taste.
- This salad can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the fridge for better flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiled, Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian