# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 oz short pasta such as fusilli, rotini, or penne
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
06 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
→ Cheese
07 - 1/2 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
→ Dressing
08 - 1/3 cup Italian dressing
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
02 - Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with vegetables and cheese. Toss gently to mix.
04 - Pour Italian dressing over the salad. Add chopped parsley and dried oregano. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to develop flavors.
