Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Al Dente Pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Mozzarella Pearls
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 clove Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and sea salt until emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
Great for meal prep; combine ingredients on the day of serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta salad, caprese, summer salad, Italian recipe, vegetarian dish