Description
A colorful blend of pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (preferably bowtie or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, bell pepper, red onion, and basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Chill before serving to enhance flavors. Use the freshest ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg