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A vibrant bowl of easy and flavorful Italian Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables.

Easy and Flavorful Italian Pasta Salad

A refreshing Italian pasta salad combining colorful vegetables and rotini pasta, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta Cook according to package instructions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup black olives (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (diced)
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool the pasta.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything to combine well.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra herbs or cheese if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.