Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Bruschetta Pasta Salad is the perfect light and fresh summer pasta side dish you must try! This pasta uses orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic dressing. Made in less than 20 minutes it will be a great summer staple.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup diced tomatoes I used quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella I used marinated pearls
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup basil chopped
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package. Drain, rinse and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking dice your tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. You want the don't want the tomatoes and mozzarella too large. I quartered cherry tomatoes and quartered the mozzarella pearls.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Add in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Serve immediately or place in refrigerator to finish cooking the pasta.
- If I am in a hurry and want the pasta completely cooled I will rinse in cool water and then place some ice cubes in the strainer to help cool faster.
