Bruschetta Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
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Bruschetta Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Description
The salad begins with cooked and cooled bowtie pasta mixed with a zesty dressing made from olive oil and balsamic vinegar seasoned with salt and black pepper. Fresh ingredients including seeded chopped tomatoes, chopped green and red onions, minced garlic, and chopped basil are folded in to add vibrant color and flavor.
Shredded Parmesan cheese and chunks of fresh mozzarella introduce creamy and salty notes typical of Caprese flavors. Chilling the salad for an hour allows the dressing to be absorbed, melding the components into a cohesive dish with a balance of acidity, sweetness, and herbaceous freshness.
This pasta salad is suitable for serving as a side or light main dish, especially during warmer weather or as part of a buffet. It showcases classic Italian flavor combinations arranged into a simple, cold pasta dish.
The notes advise that the pasta will absorb the dressing over time, so additional olive oil and balsamic vinegar may be needed if the salad rests for longer than an hour before serving to maintain moisture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 bowtie pasta dry, 16 oz box
- 5 to tomato seeded and chopped
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion chopped finely
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 basil chopped, bunch
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar to your taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella diced into chunks
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper dressing together. Stir in tomatoes, onions, garlic, chopped basil, Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese. Fold in cooked pasta.
- Chill for 1 hour and serve.
Notes
- The pasta salad absorbs the dressing over time; if left longer than an hour before serving, add more olive oil and balsamic vinegar and stir to refresh flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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