Description
4-Ingredient Pasta Salad is a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight meals, summer cookouts, or potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious, customizable salad that’s full of flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
8 oz (225g) rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Pour in Italian dressing and toss everything until evenly coated.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can substitute pasta types (fusilli, penne, farfalle) and cheese (feta, parmesan).
Swap tomatoes for other veggies like cucumbers or bell peppers.
Add cooked chicken, chickpeas, or black beans to boost protein.
Use a vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing for a healthy alternative.
Best served chilled. Can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiled / Assembled
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired