Description
A refreshing and easy pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or bowties)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier salad.
- Include other vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, or olives.
- Use different types of cheese such as feta or parmesan.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic glaze and olive oil to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook (after pasta)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg