Description
A vibrant and comforting salad made with pasta, creamy mozzarella, and sweet cherry tomatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (fusilli, penne, or your favorite shape)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 bunch fresh basil, torn
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, cubed mozzarella, and torn basil leaves in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make ahead for enhanced flavor; refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg