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Mozzarella and Tomato Pasta Salad

Tender rotini pasta tossed with creamy mozzarella pearls, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil in a zesty garlic balsamic dressing.

25 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls, drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook 8 oz rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.

  3. 3

    Add cooled 8 oz rotini pasta, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup drained mozzarella pearls, and 1/4 cup chiffonade fresh basil to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss all ingredients until well coated and serve chilled.

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Questions

How do I know when Mozzarella and Tomato Pasta Salad is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until well coated and serve chilled.

Can I make Mozzarella and Tomato Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mozzarella and Tomato Pasta Salad is 8 oz rotini pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Mozzarella and Tomato Pasta Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup mozzarella pearls, drained. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Mozzarella and Tomato Pasta Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 340 calories, with 12 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Mozzarella and Tomato Pasta Salad keep?

The base of Mozzarella and Tomato Pasta Salad is rotini, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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