A fresh and colorful Easy Pasta Salad made with tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a light dressing, perfect for picnics, casual lunches, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, and mozzarella.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss thoroughly.
- Sprinkle parsley and mix again.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.