Description
A fresh and flavorful pasta salad combining the classic flavors of bruschetta with al dente pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and red onion.
- Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Toss in cooled pasta and mix until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving.
- Add mozzarella cubes for extra creaminess.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: bruschetta pasta salad, easy pasta salad, Italian salad, summer pasta