Bruschetta Pasta Salad With Mini Mozzarella Balls

Name: Bruschetta Pasta Salad With Mini Mozzarella Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups small pasta shape, dry; Approx. 24 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved ((roughly 680 grams or 5 cups)); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 a small shallot, chopped; Approx. 6 ounces mini bocconcini (mozzarella balls), halved ((roughly 180 grams)); Approx. 1 ounce fresh basil leaves, chopped ((28 grams or one standard package)); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; Salt + pepper, to taste; 2 large slices sourdough bread ((or other bread of choice)); 1.5 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This cold bruschetta pasta salad is such a delicious vegetarian dish! Made with juicy cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh basil, and mini mozzarella balls (or mini bocconcini), plus with optional homemade sourdough breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch and bruschetta-inspired flavour! This pasta salad comes together in just over 30 minutes and is seriously SO delicious — make it for a dinner party, barbecue, or packed lunch.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:01:23 GMT