Description
A vibrant, no-bake pasta salad that brings together fresh vegetables and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, mozzarella cheese, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead for better flavor and consider using different vegetables based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg