Description
A fresh and vibrant pasta salad featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze – perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces of rotini or penne pasta
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours.
Notes
For a creamier salad, consider mixing in a bit of pesto with the olive oil. Fresh ingredients significantly enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook/Quick
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg