Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small pasta (fusilli, orecchiette, or penne)
- 16 ounces mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and sliced basil. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for an hour to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg