Description
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the amount of dressing according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mozzarella Tomato Basil Pasta Salad, pasta salad, summer salad, Italian salad