Italian Pasta Salad

Total Time: 25 Mins | Servings: 8 | Calories per Serving: 226

Zesty Italian pasta salad - a vibrant medley of pasta, colorful bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, salami, and fresh mozzarella - all tossed in an Italian herb dressing.

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1
In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and pasta to the pot. Cook according to the package's instructions. Drain pasta once al dente, return to pot, and set aside to cool.

STEP 2
Prepare the vegetables as indicated in the ingredient list (i.e. diced, cubed). Add to a large bowl.

STEP 3
Once cooled, add the pasta to the bowl of vegetables. Mix in the Italian dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve alongside a juicy burger or your favorite summer barbeque dish. 

INGREDIENTS

1 lbs pasta (i.e. rotini)
6 oz Italian dressing
1/2 red onion (diced)
1/2 cucumber (cubed)
1 bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup cherry/grape tomatoes (halved) 
6 oz fresh mozzarella (diced)
1 log salami (cubed)
Salt & pepper (to taste)

NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING)

226 calories | 12.8g protein | 25.6g carbs | 8.7g fat