Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls: A Refreshing Easy Delight
A delicious and simple pasta salad featuring fresh mozzarella balls, perfect for warm days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Mozzarella Balls, Easy Recipes