BRUSCHETTA PASTA SALAD

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Refreshing bruschetta combined with pasta makes for a great side dish or appetizer.

Provided by mauichick01

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (16 ounce) package whole wheat penne pasta
½ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup finely chopped onion
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
4 cups diced tomatoes
2 cups mini fresh mozzarella balls
½ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and sugar together to make dressing. Add onion, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  • Combine warm pasta and dressing in a large bowl until pasta is well coated. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil to the cooled pasta. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 390.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Jameel King
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I don't recommend this pasta salad. It's not worth the effort.


Shoboj Sultan
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This pasta salad is way too oily for my taste.


Kiron Khan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta salad turned out really bland.


Leslie Briggs
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Prince Mishal
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I added some cooked shrimp to this pasta salad and it was delicious!


Cabdicasiis Yoonis
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.


Sohaib Tariq
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the tomatoes are perfectly ripe.


M Wasif
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients.


eti roy
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! I used whole wheat pasta and added some grilled chicken. Will definitely be making this again.


Sulaman Ashraf
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Muharram Ali Marri
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This bruschetta pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese.