@mamaglocooks: Summer Pasta Salad A colorful, fresh pasta salad that’s perfect for cookouts, meal prep, or a light summer lunch. It’s full of crisp vegetables, creamy mozzarella, and a bright homemade dressing. Ingredients Let’s cook! For the salad: * 1 lb rotini or bowtie pasta * 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved * 1 English cucumber, diced * 1 red bell pepper, diced * 1 yellow bell pepper, diced * ½ small red onion, thinly sliced * 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls * ½ cup sliced black olives * ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley * ¼ cup chopped fresh basil * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese For the dressing: * ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil * 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice * 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning * 1 teaspoon garlic powder * ½ teaspoon onion powder * ½ teaspoon salt * ¼ teaspoon black pepper * ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) * 1 teaspoon honey (optional, to balance the acidity) Instructions 1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella pearls, olives, parsley, basil, and Parmesan cheese. 3. In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and honey. 4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld together. 6. Just before serving, toss again and garnish with a little extra Parmesan and fresh basil. Let’s eat! #salad #pastasalad #recipesoftiktok #cooking #summerlooks

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