Delicious and Vibrant Tri-Color Pasta Salad

This classic tri-color pasta salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for grilled meats. The combination of colorful vegetables, tender pasta, and tangy dressing makes it a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Give it a try and enjoy the burst of flavors!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces tricolor rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Italian dressing
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook the tricolor rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, bell pepper, basil, and parsley.
3. Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
4. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the ingredients and toss to coat everything evenly.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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