Description
A delightful and refreshing pasta salad bursting with summer flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (your choice, bowties or fusilli recommended)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad, and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
Can be made a few hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator to let flavors meld. Customize with your favorite ingredients like grilled chicken or toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg