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Colorful Vegetable Pasta Salad with fresh veggies and dressing

Vegetable Pasta Salad

A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Veggies
  • 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or penne) Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
Dressing and Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and olives.
  3. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This salad keeps well in the fridge for about 3-5 days. Prep ingredients in advance for freshness.