Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad is the perfect recipe for a quick and satisfying meal or side dish. Featuring tender fusilli or penne pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant fresh basil, this dish is brought together with a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic. It's an easy, no-fuss recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes and is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. Serve this salad chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the beautiful harmony of vibrant ingredients that make every bite irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 20 grams fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Drain the mozzarella balls and, if they are large, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves (tear the basil into smaller pieces if the leaves are large) to the bowl with the dressing.
Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature, and enjoy your Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.1 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2648 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 868 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.
