Irresistible Italian Pasta Salad Recipe in Just 30 Minutes
A refreshing Italian pasta salad with a mix of vegetables, cheese, and a tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, mozzarella, and basil.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg