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Creamy Mediterranean Fusilli Salad
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
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Servings
8
Ingredients
16
oz
Fusilli pasta
Cooked al dente and cooled
1
cup
Cherry tomatoes
Halved
1
cup
Cucumber
Diced
1/2
cup
Red onion
Thinly sliced
1/2
cup
Black olives
Sliced
1/4
cup
Fresh parsley
Chopped
1
cup
Creamy Italian dressing
Store-bought or homemade
1/2
cup
Parmesan cheese
Grated
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 16 oz of fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup sliced black olives to the bowl.
Pour 1 cup of creamy Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
Toss everything together until well coated. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.