Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining pasta, fresh vegetables, and mozzarella, perfect for gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, black olives, bell pepper, chickpeas, red onion, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for later.
Notes
For the best flavor, always use fresh ingredients. Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving can enhance the salad’s brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg