Description
A Flavorful Medley of Italian-Inspired Ingredients Tossed with Pasta and Zesty Dressing
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta, cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (replace with lemon juice for no alcohol)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, mozzarella pearls, red onion, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Servings
- Calories: 320 Kcal