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Bruschetta Pasta Salad: A Fresh Twist for Home Cooks

Try this Bruschetta Pasta Salad for a quick and flavorful dish that's sure to impress your guests!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Penne or fusilli recommended
For the Bruschetta
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh basil Thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Additional Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bruschetta Pasta Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop cherry tomatoes and mince garlic. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
  3. Add cooled pasta to the bruschetta mixture. Toss until evenly combined. Drizzle extra olive oil if needed.
  4. Fold in grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Garnish with additional Parmesan and basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to mix in favorite veggies or proteins to personalize the salad to your taste. Always taste as you go for best flavor balance.

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