Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings, filled with colorful vegetables and Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni, cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool until it’s nice and tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet bell pepper, zesty red onion, briny black olives, cubed salami, and creamy mozzarella.
- Sprinkle in the fresh basil and pour the Italian dressing over the colorful mixture.
- Toss everything together gently until well combined, allowing all those flavors to mingle beautifully.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste—just a pinch or two will enhance the dish.
- For best results, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly; flavors develop overnight. Swap ingredients based on preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg