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Bruschetta Pasta Salad: A Mediterranean Delight Awaits!

A refreshing and flavorful Bruschetta Pasta Salad that combines Mediterranean ingredients for a delightful dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup bocconcini halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup shallots finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Begin by boiling the fusilli pasta in salted water until it reaches a perfect al dente texture. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process.
  2. In a spacious bowl, mix the cooled pasta with the quartered grape tomatoes, bocconcini, chopped parsley, and diced shallots.
  3. In a separate small bowl, blend the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently fold everything together until the ingredients are well coated.
  5. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a heartier dish, add grilled shrimp or roasted chickpeas.
  • Swap out the bocconcini for goat cheese for a creamier texture.

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