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Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls, black olive , tomatos and red onion serve in a bowl on wooden table
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Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls

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Pasta salad with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and basil for a balanced plant-forward everyday dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 355
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup small mozzarella balls
  • ¼ cup black olives
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

Salad Bowl Set
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Drain and let cool.
  3. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and black olives.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Toss gently to combine.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 268IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let pasta cool before mixing ingredients.
Use fresh basil for best flavor.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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