Description
A refreshing and colorful Penne Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled penne pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, red onion, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Substitute the Italian dressing with a homemade vinaigrette for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg