Classic Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound rotini or bowtie pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 4 ounces mozzarella pearls or cubed cheese
• 3/4 cup Italian dressing, plus more to taste
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and mozzarella.
3. 3Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
4. 4Season with salt and pepper, then chill for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld.
5. 5Toss again and add a splash more dressing before serving if the pasta has absorbed it.

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