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Copycat Olive Garden Pasta Salad Recipe: Creamy & Zesty

Creamy Mediterranean Fusilli Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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.