Description
A delightful summer dish featuring a vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, all tossed in a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella balls, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta once cooked and let it cool to room temperature.
- Combine the cooled pasta with halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Dress the pasta salad by pouring the dressing over it and toss everything gently to combine.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, perfect for meal prepping or gatherings.
Notes
For gluten-free options, replace regular pasta with gluten-free pasta. Avoid adding dressing until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg