Bruschetta Pasta Salad With Mini Mozzarella Balls
Enjoy a refreshing Bruschetta Pasta Salad With Mini Mozzarella Balls that’s perfect for meal prep. Try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups small pasta shape (dry)
- 24 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 ounces mini mozzarella balls (halved)
- 1 ounce fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For crunchy breadcrumbs: 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1.5 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallot, mozzarella balls, basil, olive oil, apple vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Toast sourdough bread until golden brown. Process into crumbs and sauté in olive oil with optional garlic powder until crispy.
- Mix the cooked pasta and breadcrumbs with the salad ingredients. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg