Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fresh ingredients with tri-color rotini pasta, perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tri-color rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with different cheeses or proteins to customize the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg