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italian pasta salad recipe

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe That Will Ignite Your Taste Buds

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing Italian pasta salad perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, mozzarella, and basil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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