Description
A refreshing and flavorful Italian pasta salad perfect for picnics or potlucks.
1 pound rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Italian dressing
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, black olives, red onion, basil, and parsley.
Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, or artichoke hearts.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
Make the dressing from scratch for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian salad, cold pasta salad, picnic salad
