Description
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad featuring fresh vegetables and mozzarella, perfect for warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables and set aside in a large bowl.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the vegetables, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables and add proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg