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Easy Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe

This Easy Balsamic Pasta Salad is a delicious, refreshing, and simple dish perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavors and very easy to make!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any short pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup black olives sliced
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh, chopped
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella balls, red onion, black olives, and basil.
  • Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.

Notes

Feel free to add other favorite veggies like bell peppers or grilled zucchini for added flavor and nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg