Description
A vibrant and refreshing dish packed with flavor, perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (any shape you prefer)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, halved mozzarella balls, sliced pepperoni, and diced red onion.
- Next, drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture.
- Toss everything together gently but thoroughly.
- Make sure to taste your pasta salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish your salad with fresh basil leaves.
- Enjoy it right away, or let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Notes
This salad is easy to customize with additional vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian salad, summer salad, quick meals, vegetarian recipes