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Pasta Salad: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe with 10 Ingredients

This vibrant pasta salad combines fresh vegetables, cheese, and a flavorful Italian dressing for a quick and delicious meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta (fusilli, penne, or rotini)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 0.5 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Additional

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then rinse with cold water.
  2. Chop cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. Combine cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, olives, and cheese in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk together dressing, oregano, salt, and pepper; pour over pasta mixture and toss.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or serve immediately, garnished as desired.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate for best flavor.