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Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula Pasta Salad (Italian)
Let's Make a New kind of Pasta Salad! This one is packed with Italian flavors. The greens used are fresh arugula to give a little spice and tang and basil for sweetness. Then comes the delicious vine ripe tomatoes, a handful of mini mozzarella (bocconcini or pearl), and a healthy dose of olive oil to incorporate it all! This is a dish to make in bulk and save for lunch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 630 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes 275 g/ 10oz, cut in half
- 2 cups pre-washed arugula salad 150 g/ 5oz
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella balls such as bocconcini, pearls, or ciliegine 340 g
- ½ cup good quality olive oil such as COLAVITA
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar optional
- 1 pound short pasta of your choice 454 g
- 6 basil leaves torn by hand
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl toss the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar (if using), basil, salt and pepper. Let sit on counter for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil 6 quarts water and add 3 tablespoons of salt to season the pasta water. Cook pasta according to package directions for 'al dente' texture.
- While pasta is cooking add the arugula to the bowl of tomatoes and let sit until the pasta is done cooking.
- When pasta is done cooking, strain, and add to the bowl of prepared ingredients. Toss to coat evenly. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the mozzarella balls on top and drizzle liberally with more olive oil and a little salt and pepper. If you add the mozzarella when the pasta is too hot is will melt and not taste or look the same.
- Serve warm, room temperature, or cold!
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Notes
- You can easily DOUBLE this recipe! You can press the 2X icon on the recipe and it will update the information for you!
Nutrition Information
Calories
630kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
416mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
953IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
324mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 630kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 953IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 324mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.