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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

This Italian Pasta Salad Recipe is simple to make and everyone loves it. Fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and tasty dressing make the perfect summer food.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta any shape
  • 1 cup small tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 red onion cut thin
  • 1 cup small mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil water in big pot.
  • Cook pasta like box says.
  • Drain pasta in strainer.
  • Rinse pasta with cold water.
  • Let pasta get cold.
  • Cut tomatoes in half.
  • Chop pepper into small bits.
  • Cut onion very thin.
  • Chop basil leaves.
  • Put pasta in big bowl.
  • Add tomatoes, pepper, and onion.
  • Add cheese and olives.
  • Mix dressing with olive oil.
  • Pour dressing on pasta.
  • Add basil and mix gently.
  • Add salt and pepper.
Keyword Italian Pasta Salad Recipe