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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
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
25
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
120
kcal
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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8
oz
fusilli pasta
or any short pasta
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1
cup
cherry tomatoes
halved
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1
cup
cucumber
diced
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1
cup
mozzarella balls
halved
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0.25
cup
red onion
finely chopped
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0.5
cup
black olives
sliced
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0.5
cup
basil
fresh, chopped
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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.