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Classic Pasta Salad

A vibrant and easy-to-make pasta salad that's perfect for picnics and family gatherings. Packed with fresh veggies and cheese, it's a colorful dish that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Veggies
  • 1 lb rotini pasta or any pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced any color
  • 1 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
Dressing and Seasoning
  • 2/3 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, boil water and cook the rotini according to package instructions until tender yet firm (al dente). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, sliced olives, and mozzarella cheese.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the veggie bowl. Toss everything together with Italian dressing, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle.

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the salad to chill and let the flavors meld together. Serve with grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal. Keeps well in the fridge for 3-5 days.