Description
A delightful potluck dish perfect for Valentine’s Day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked pasta
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: valentines day potluck, pasta salad, party dish