Colorful pasta tossed with crisp veggies, mozzarella, and tangy Italian dressing for an easy summer meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 ounces short pasta (fusilli, rotini, or penne)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
06 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
→ Cheese
07 - 1/2 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
→ Dressing
08 - 1/3 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente as per package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella balls in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable and cheese mixture in the bowl.
04 - Drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture. Add chopped parsley and dried oregano. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for intensified flavor.
