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Summer Pasta Salad

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A refreshing dish that combines hearty pasta with fresh, vibrant ingredients, perfect for hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pasta (your choice, such as rotini, penne, or fusilli)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced (use red, yellow, or green)
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup olives (black or green), sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved (or shredded mozzarella cheese)
  • ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta by boiling salted water and cooking according to package directions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion.
  3. Mix the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, olives, and mozzarella in a large bowl.
  4. Add the Italian dressing and toss gently, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  6. Serve at room temperature, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh, seasonal vegetables and consider adding your favorite proteins.

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