TOMATO, BASIL AND MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD
A great pasta salad! It is kid friendly and a real crowd pleaser. This recipe is from the Washington Post. This salad employs one of the best combos in summer food: tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Even better, it takes about 30 minutes to make, from start to finish. It's always good to use the freshest ingredients, but here it's essential. Fresh mozzarella can now be bought in almost every supermarket. And choose the ripest tomatoes you can find: plum tomatoes are easy to peel and seed, but you can use your favorites.
Provided by TaterBug
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 main course servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is done, but still a little firm to the bite. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is completely cool. Let it drain for a few minutes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, scallions, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste, adding more vinegar if desired. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- *NOTE: To peel plum tomatoes:
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Have ready a bowl of ice water. Cut an "X" in the bottom of the tomato and remove the stem. Place in the boiling water for 10 or 15 seconds -- no longer. Use a slotted spoon to quickly transfer to the ice water. The skin should simply slip off.
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Alysa Tychell
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
MD AJAHAR
[email protected]This pasta salad is so delicious and refreshing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
CHULAS DRIVE THRU 888
[email protected]I love how easy this pasta salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Terry Mcmillan
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and basil. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.
Gilberto Aviles
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The dressing was flavorful and the tomatoes were sweet and juicy.
Dr.Haneen Hazaymeh (Dr.Haneen Clinics)
[email protected]This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Aleks Andrei
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit! I love the fresh flavors of the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
Jhajhi Bro
[email protected]This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
maseko gauta
[email protected]I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Irene Lowry
[email protected]This pasta salad was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more seasoning in the dressing.
Malik Tahir
[email protected]Meh.
MH. Cycling
[email protected]Not bad! I thought the dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste, but the pasta was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.
Nathaniel Davis
[email protected]This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Shubham Devkota
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I used cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella pearls, and it was a hit with my family. The dressing was simple but flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Bernard Asigbe
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The tomatoes were sweet and juicy, the mozzarella was creamy and melted in my mouth, and the basil added a nice pop of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again for my next potluc
Faraz Ahmed
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it came out great! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish.
Thapelo Donald
[email protected]This tomato, basil, and mozzarella pasta salad was so refreshing and flavorful! The combination of sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil was perfect. I added some grilled chicken for extra protein and it turned out amazing. Will defin