Pasta salad with crisp veggies, mozzarella, and Italian dressing—cool, easy, and ready in 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 ounces short pasta (fusilli, rotini, or penne)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
06 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
→ Cheese
07 - 1/2 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
→ Dressing
08 - 1/3 cup Italian dressing
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water following package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella balls.
03 - Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with vegetables and cheese.
04 - Pour Italian dressing over the mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and oregano. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor before presenting.
