Description
A refreshing and vibrant Italian dish featuring rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, and mozzarella, all tossed in a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cubes
Instructions
- Step: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow to cool completely.
- Step: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, diced cucumber, and mozzarella cubes.
- Step: Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Choose rotini pasta as its spirals hold onto the dressing and ingredients well. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. If you prefer a creamier salad, add more dressing or mix in mayonnaise. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best results, add dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Cold Salad, Italian Salad, Pasta Salad, Summer Salad