Chopped in pasta salad Recipe

Name: Chopped in pasta salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 6 cups
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 8 oz cooked pasta (such as rotini or fusilli), cooled; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls, halved; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/3 cup Italian dressing; Salt and pepper to taste

Italian-American · Main course · 15 min total

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A vibrant, no-cook pasta salad that's perfect for summer, loaded with fresh veggies and a zesty Italian dressing.

15
min prep

4
servings

320
kcal/serving

Ingredients

8 oz cooked pasta (such as rotini or fusilli), cooled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/3 cup Italian dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, mozzarella pearls, and basil.
Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Tips

For best flavor, let the salad sit for 15 minutes after tossing to allow the flavors to meld.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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