Name: Classic Italian Pasta Salad with Rotini and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Rotini pasta 250g (9 oz), cooked al dente; Cherry tomatoes 1 cup (250g), halved; Cucumber 1/2 cup (75g), diced; Black olives 1/2 cup (75g), sliced; Ricotta mozzarella pearls 1 cup (150g); Zesty Italian dressing 1/2 cup (120ml); Fresh parsley 1/4 cup, chopped; Salt for pasta water

Classic Italian Pasta Salad with Rotini and Cherry Tomatoes

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A vibrant no-cook pasta salad with al dente rotini, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and zesty Italian dressing. Pork-free, alcohol-free, and refreshing for summer.

Author: Samantha Jones
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 7
Total Time: 17
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Side Dishes
Method: Cold Preparation
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Rotini pasta 250g (9 oz), cooked al dente
Cherry tomatoes 1 cup (250g), halved
Cucumber 1/2 cup (75g), diced
Black olives 1/2 cup (75g), sliced
Ricotta mozzarella pearls 1 cup (150g)
Zesty Italian dressing 1/2 cup (120ml)
Fresh parsley 1/4 cup, chopped
Salt for pasta water

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Instructions

Rinse cooked rotini in cold water and pat dry
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, mozzarella, and dressing to pasta
Chill salad in refrigerator for 1 hour
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving
Toss gently just before serving to preserve texture

Notes

Chilling for at least 30 minutes is essential
Use oil-packed olives for stronger flavor
Zesty dressing should be oil-based (no alcohol)
Adjust seasoning after chilling if needed

Find it online: https://kindeat.com/italian-pasta-salad-rotini-cherry-tomatoes/