Easy Fresh Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces rotini or bow-tie pasta
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or feta cheese
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water, then let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, cucumber, red onion, cheese, and black olives.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss everything gently until well combined and evenly coated.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Tip: Add grilled chicken, turkey, or chickpeas to make this pasta salad a more filling meal.