Zesty Italian Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing by Adsy.Pw

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) rotini or penne pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• halved
• 1 cup cucumber
• diced
• ½ cup red onion
• finely sliced
• 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
• chopped
• ½ cup black olives
• sliced
• 1 cup mozzarella balls or cubes
• ½ cup salami or pepperoni slices (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• chopped

Instructions

• Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain
• rinse under cold water
• and let cool completely. Prepare the dressing: In a jar or bowl
• whisk together olive oil
• vinegar
• mustard
• honey
• and seasonings until well blended. Combine the salad: In a large bowl
• combine cooled pasta
• tomatoes
• cucumber
• onion
• bell peppers
• olives
• mozzarella
• and salami (if using). Pour dressing over the top. Toss and chill: Mix well until everything is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes if desired.