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 black pepper
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
- 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 the cooled pasta with mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes. Pour the dressing over and gently fold in the fresh basil until well combined.
- Serve: Taste for seasoning adjustments if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg