No mayo easy pasta salad –Are you ready to whip up a pasta salad so easy, it practically makes itself? If you’re looking for a dish that’s as delightful to eat as it is fun to make, you’re in the right place. This cold pasta salad is the star of any picnic or potluck and is sure to impress your friends and family!
Feast Your Eyes on This!
Look at this vibrant, appetizing pasta salad. It’s almost too pretty to eat (but we all know that’s not going to stop us)! Here’s the mouth-watering image:
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 8 ounces of rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions That Are As Easy As Pie (Or Salad!):
- Start by cooking the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Make sure to add a sprinkle of salt to the water to ensure the pasta is flavorful. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, and mozzarella balls. Talk about a colorful party!
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently. Make sure each piece is coated because nobody likes a dry pasta salad!
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and give it a final toss. Now is the time to taste-test for seasoning perfection!
- If you want to take it up a notch, chop some fresh basil and sprinkle it over the top as a garnish.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to let those flavors mingle and party together. Trust us, best served cold!
And voila! Your delicious and easy pasta salad is ready to rock any gathering. It’s fresh, colorful, and absolutely packed with flavor. Enjoy every delectable bite!