Description
A refreshing pasta salad featuring fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all wrapped in a luxurious creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fusilli or Bowtie Pasta
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Seasonal Vegetables (optional such as baby spinach or arugula)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling a pot of salted water and cooking the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella. Give it a gentle toss to mix everything.
- Whisk the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Combine and chill: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and fold gently until everything is coated well. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, consume within 24 hours. Can swap ingredients to suit dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caprese salad, pasta salad, summer recipe, creamy dressing, picnic food