Description
This Bruschetta Pasta Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that combines al dente pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy bocconcini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups small pasta shape
- dry
- Approx. 24 ounces cherry tomatoes
- halved
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1/2 a small shallot
- chopped
- Approx. 6 ounces mini bocconcini (mozzarella balls)
- halved
- Approx. 1 ounce fresh basil leaves
- chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt + pepper
- to taste
- Breadcrumbs (optional): 2 large slices sourdough bread
- 1.5 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped shallot, halved bocconcini, and chopped basil.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl, then drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
- If using breadcrumbs, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with olive oil and garlic powder, spread on a baking sheet, and bake until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the pasta salad topped with crispy breadcrumbs, if desired.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and is perfect for picnics or potlucks. Adjust the amount of garlic and basil to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Bruschetta Pasta Salad, pasta salad, summer salad, fresh tomato salad, bocconcini salad, easy pasta recipe