# What you need:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 ounces 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, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water following package directions until al dente. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and halved mozzarella balls.
03 - Add cooled pasta to the vegetable and cheese mixture in the mixing bowl.
04 - Pour Italian dressing over the combined ingredients. Add chopped parsley and dried oregano. Toss gently until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix gently to combine.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
