Bruschetta Pasta Salad
All the delicious flavors of bruschetta in a delicious pasta salad loaded with juicy tomatoes, parmesan cheese and lots of fresh basil!
Ingredients
- 1 lb short-cut pasta I used medium shells
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 ounces mozzarella balls
- 1 bunch fresh basil chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp course sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled croutons
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, add the tomatoes, diced red onion, garlic, mozzarella balls and basil to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and pepper.
- Drain the cooked pasta and rinse under cold water. Add pasta to tomato and mozzarella mixing bowl and pour over dressing. Toss well to evenly coat the pasta salad.
- Sprinkle on parmesan cheese and crumbled croutons. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 501IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 2mg
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