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Bruschetta Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe ~ Two of You Favorites Come Together In this Delicious Pasta Salad Loaded with Tomatoes, Red Onions, Fresh Mozzarella in a Tangy Balsamic Dressing! Perfect Side Dish for Grilling and Summer Cook Outs!
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Bruschetta Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Two of You Favorites Come Together In this Delicious Pasta Salad Loaded with Tomatoes, Red Onions, Fresh Mozzarella in a Tangy Balsamic Dressing! Perfect Side Dish for Grilling and Summer Cook Outs!
Prep Time1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz box dry bowtie pasta
  • 5 to matoes seeded and chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp red onion chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar to your taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz fresh Mozzarella diced into chunks

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper dressing together. Stir in tomatoes, onions, garlic, chopped basil, Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese. Fold in cooked pasta.
  • Chill for 1 hour and serve.

Notes

This pasta will soak up the balsamic dressing. If leaving it sit for longer than hour you may need to add a little olive and balsamic dressing and stir when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 0.7mg