Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Olives and Tomatoes
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Pasta Salad with Mozzarella, Olives, and Tomatoes is a vibrant and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer gatherings or easy weeknight dinners. Tender pasta is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette infused with garlic, red wine vinegar, and oregano. Freshly chopped basil adds an aromatic finish, making this dish as fragrant as it is flavorful. Quick to prepare and served chilled, this pasta salad recipe is not only delicious but also endlessly versatile—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing side or a simple, make-ahead main, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 200 grams Fresh mozzarella (small balls or diced)
- 100 grams Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice or halve the fresh mozzarella, and pit and halve the Kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, Kalamata olives, and chopped basil.
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature. Garnish with extra basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.0 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 3204 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.9 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1207 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 853 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
