# 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
# Method Steps:
01 - Prepare the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, then set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella.
03 - Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with vegetables and mozzarella.
04 - Pour Italian dressing over the salad. Add chopped parsley and dried oregano. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
