05/31/2026
☀️ Summer Pasta Salad ☀️
Fresh, colorful, and perfect for cookouts, pool days, or easy lunches!
Ingredients:
• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mozzarella pearls or cubed cheese
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Dressing:
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, cheese, olives, and herbs.
3. Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad.
4. Toss well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Fresh, easy, and full of summer flavor!