Description
A vibrant and flavorful Italian Rainbow dish that combines fresh ingredients to create a visually stunning and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 cup cooked pasta
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella balls, black olives, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Italian Rainbow dish.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- You can add other colorful vegetables like carrots or cucumbers for extra variety.
- This dish can be served cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian Rainbow, colorful salad, fresh ingredients, vegetarian dish