Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering, attending a potluck, or simply need a quick weeknight meal, this salad is both delicious and effortless to prepare. Ready in just 30 minutes, it boasts a delightful combination of sun-dried tomatoes, fresh veggies, and creamy mozzarella. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course or side and guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz short pasta (such as rigatoni or rotini)
- 3 oz baby spinach
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8.5 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and toss with baby spinach until slightly wilted.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and spinach with basil, diced onion, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella pearls.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, drained tomato oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour about three-quarters of the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine. Reserve the remaining dressing for later use.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss with reserved dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg