Description
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, the Red White and Blue Pasta Salad is a delightful dish perfect for summer gatherings. Combining fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, sweet blueberries, and aromatic basil, this salad is not just visually appealing but also a refreshing treat. Quick to prepare with minimal cooking involved, it’s the ideal side dish for barbecues and picnics that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz bocconcini mozzarella balls (fresh)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, blueberries, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg