Description
A refreshing and quick pasta salad combining al dente pasta, fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, bound together with a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or farfalle)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing (e.g., ranch or Italian)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- Combine the cooked pasta with halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped basil and creamy dressing, mixing gently to coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Boil the pasta until just al dente to avoid mushiness. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg