Description
A refreshing pasta salad featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, balanced with a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (bowtie or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, stirring often. Drain and let cool for a few minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, ideally after a couple of hours in the fridge.
Notes
For best results, let it chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Adjust flavor with a splash of olive oil if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg