Description
A refreshing pasta salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Use your favorite pasta shape.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil and balsamic glaze to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg