Bruschetta Pasta Salad With Mini Mozzarella Balls
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Bruschetta Pasta Salad With Mini Mozzarella Balls, a vibrant vegetarian dish that celebrates summer flavors. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil, this salad is elevated by creamy mini mozzarella balls and crunchy homemade sourdough breadcrumbs. Perfect for barbecues, dinner parties, or easy packed lunches, this quick-to-prepare dish is both delightful and satisfying. With its burst of fresh ingredients and customizable options, it’s an ideal choice for any occasion that calls for a light yet flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Tossing, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups small pasta shape (dry)
- 24 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 ounces mini bocconcini (halved)
- 1 ounce fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sourdough bread for crunchy topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped shallot, bocconcini, olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently and let sit.
- Toast the sourdough bread until golden brown. Process into crumbs using a food processor.
- Sauté crumbs in olive oil over medium heat until crispy.
- Combine the drained pasta with salad ingredients and add toasted breadcrumbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg