Pasta Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella

Recipe by Scoopd Kitchen · Pasta

Pasta Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella
25 min4 servingseasy#salad#vegetarian#summer#lunch

Fresh pasta salad perfect for summer, picnics or packed lunches.

480
kcal
15 g
protein
52 g
carbs
23 g
fat

Ingredients

  • 300 g fusilli
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes
  • 125 g mozzarella balls
  • 1 cucumber
  • 50 g black olives
  • 1 bunch basil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the fusilli until just tender, rinse with cold water and drain well.

  2. 2

    Halve the tomatoes and mozzarella, and cut the cucumber into chunks.

  3. 3

    Whisk together the oil and balsamic vinegar with pepper and salt.

  4. 4

    Toss everything together with the pasta, olives and torn basil.

  5. 5

    Let it sit for at least 15 minutes so the flavors can meld together.

Tip from Scoopd Kitchen · Pasta: This salad tastes even better when it sits for a while. It's perfect to make the evening before.

More from Scoopd Kitchen · Pasta