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Italian Pasta Salad

Easy & Delicious Italian Pasta Salad Recipe


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and refreshing Italian pasta salad packed with fresh veggies, bold flavors, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for summer meals or potlucks!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 300g rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, mozzarella, and parmesan.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

This salad is best served cold. You can prepare it a day ahead for deeper flavor infusion.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiled
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: pasta salad, italian salad, summer recipe, vegetarian, potluck