Description
A vibrant pasta salad featuring a medley of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, enveloped in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) pasta of your choice (such as fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (150g) fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved
- 1/2 cup (15g) fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- For the Creamy Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Drizzle with olive oil, toss gently, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the creamy dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta and mix until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Great for potlucks and gatherings. Can be made ahead of time for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg