Name: Easy Pasta Salad Recipe – Quick, Fresh & Perfect for Any Occasion
Ingredients: 12 oz rotini or elbow pasta; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade); Salt and pepper to taste; Optional: 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz rotini or elbow pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool quickly.
In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, bell pepper, red onion, and shredded cheese.
Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving, if desired.