Al dente pasta, crisp veggies, savory cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing come together in this bright, colorful, and endlessly customizable pasta salad. Ideal for picnics, BBQs, or meal prep!
π₯ Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ Bursting with fresh flavors – No boring pasta salad here!
✅ Creamy, tangy homemade dressing – Way better than store-bought.
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Tastes even better the next day.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Always a hit at potlucks.
π₯ Ingredients (Serves 8-10)
For the Salad:
16 oz pasta (rotini, penne, or bowtie)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1 cup mozzarella pearls (or cubed cheddar)
¼ cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped