Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad that combines sun-dried tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) uncooked pasta
- 100 g (3.5 oz) sun-dried tomatoes
- 200 g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese
- 1 small red onion
- 50 g (1/3 cup) fresh basil
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 250 g (2 cups) of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, and basil while the pasta cooks. Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 50 ml (1/4 cup) of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything gently to combine.
- Cover the salad and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Notes
Chilling the salad allows flavors to meld beautifully. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
