Description
Delightful Pink Pasta Salad Cups that are perfect for parties, picnics, or gatherings. A fun and tasty finger food with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- Pink pasta (Pasta cooked with beet juice or pink food coloring)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pink pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pink pasta with halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss to mix the ingredients.
- Spoon the salad into small cups and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve chilled for a fresh party bite.
Notes
For a healthier option, use whole grain pasta and feel free to customize with extra veggies or protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg