Pasta Salad With Mozzarella, Olives And Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Pasta Salad With Mozzarella, Olives And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes; 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 3 lbs.); 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil (do not use dried); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (do not use dried); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 lbs fusilli or 1 1/2 lbs corkscrew macaroni

Servings: persons

1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 3 lbs.)
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil (do not use dried)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (do not use dried)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 lbs fusilli or 1 1/2 lbs corkscrew macaroni

1
Combine the mozzarella, tomatoes, olives.
2
In a tight fitting jar compine garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper and shake.
3
Set aside.
4
Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
5
Cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes.
6
Drain well.
7
Add the pasta to the mozzarella and tomato.
8
Pour dressing (use all or less according to taste) mixture over Pasta mixture and toss well.
9
Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary.
10
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes, 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 3 lbs.), 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad With Mozzarella, Olives And Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pasta Salad With Mozzarella, Olives And Tomatoes

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