Description
A refreshing pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, topped with crunchy croutons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb. mafalde corta or lasagnette pasta
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp. oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1/3 cup basil chiffonade
- 1 cup toasted sourdough croutons
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- Balsamic glaze
- 3–4 slices sourdough bread for croutons
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil for croutons
- Salt to taste for croutons
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- Fold in mozzarella pearls, basil chiffonade, and croutons.
- Sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- For croutons, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut sourdough bread into cubes and toss with olive oil and salt.
- Spread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Make croutons ahead of time for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cherry Tomato Bruschetta Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Vegetarian Salad