Mediterranean Delight Pasta Salad
A light, savory and slightly sweet pasta salad great for sharing or packing for lunch.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 539kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta of choice
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 lg garlic cloves *crushed or minced
- 3 oz sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 8.5 oz can artichoke hearts *drained & cut in half
- 12 oz jar kalamata olives *drained
- 16 oz sugar plum or cherry tomatoes *cut in half
- 16 oz mozzarella *either balls or cut into squares
- 10-14 large basil leaves *julienned
Instructions
- In a large stock pot pan bring heavily salted water to a boil and cook noodles to al dente, following the directions on the package.
- While noodles are cooking whisk together olive oil, balsamic and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts.
- Once cooked, drain pasta and add immediately to mixing bowl. Stir well. Let noodles cool for approximately 20 mins or until room temperature.
- While noodles are cooling prepare sugar plum tomatoes, basil and olives- add to noodles once cooled to room temperature. Add mozzarella, stir well.
Notes
*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible.*
Preparation time does not include cooling time before adding tomatoes, cheese and basil.
Preparation time does not include cooling time before adding tomatoes, cheese and basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 2mg