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Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad
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5 from 2 votes

Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad is a fresh and delicious addition to any meal with a quick zesty Italian dressing, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caprese salad, Italian pasta salad, summer pasta salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 6 ounces mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup thin sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh basil for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water until completely cooled. Drain well and place in a serving bowl.
  • Slice tomatoes and add to pasta with onion and mozzarella balls.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over pasta and stir until well combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate one hour before serving.

Notes

Store pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Recipe can be doubled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 586mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g