Description
A vibrant and delicious pasta salad featuring colorful spirals, fresh veggies, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups colorful pasta spirals
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the colorful pasta spirals according to package instructions. Make sure you stir often so it doesn’t stick. Once done, drain and let cool.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, blueberries, red bell pepper, and fresh basil.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. This part really ties everything together; don’t rush this step!
- Mix it All Together: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Chill for a bit before serving, or you can serve it at room temperature.
Notes
For the best flavor, prepare a couple of hours in advance. This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg