Quick and Easy Pasta Salad

Pasta: 150g of your choice

Cherry Tomatoes: 50g halved

Cucumber: 50g diced/sliced

Black Olives: 25g sliced

Mozzarella Balls: 50g

Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons

Parmesan Cheese: 5-10g

Spices: salt and pepper

Cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down.

In a large mixing bowl add the cooled pasta and combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, mozzarella balls and pasta.

Toss the ingredients together, add olive oil and spices.

Serve the Quick and Easy Pasta Salad immediately or refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Add parmesan cheese when serving.

Enjoy!

Optional: whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Try different vegetables like diced bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion or chopped fresh parsley.

Replace mozzarella cheese with feta.

Quick and Easy Pasta Salad is a simple recipe that is perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings.