Description
A fresh and effortless summer dish combining cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil tossed with pasta and a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusili or bowtie)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
For best results, cool the pasta well to avoid wilting the basil and softening the mozzarella. Adjust dressing to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg