Tomato Basil Pasta Salad with Mozzarella

Name: Tomato Basil Pasta Salad with Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 8 oz marinated mozzarella balls; 3/4 container cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil, loosely packed; 3 tsp garlic, minced; 12 oz farfalle pasta; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 lemon lemon juice; 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp white sugar; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Servings---

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time40 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

marinated mozzarella balls
8 oz
cherry tomatoes, halved
0.8 container
red onion, thinly sliced
0.5
fresh basil, loosely packed
0.5 cup
garlic, minced
3 tsp
farfalle pasta
12 oz
olive oil
0.8 cup
lemon juice
0.5 lemon
red wine vinegar
0.5 tsp
white sugar
1 tsp
salt
0.8 tsp
crushed red pepper
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While the water heats, add the basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Cook the farfalle in the boiling water according to package directions, about 8 minutes, until al dente. Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the marinated mozzarella balls in half or into bite-size pieces.

Drain the pasta and rinse it briefly under cool water to stop the cooking. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, then add the tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella, and a little extra basil if desired. Pour the basil dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.