20-Minute Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta Salad #healthy #salad

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This 20-Minute Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta Salad is crisp, quick, and tasty! The ideal brisk and simple Summer Pasta Salad formula. Make it for your next gathering, outing, or BBQ!

This formula can be made ahead of time! Truth be told, I think it tastes best following 24 hours in the ice chest. It enables the flavors to blend and create. Furthermore, who doesn't love a major bowl of pasta sitting tight for them in their refrigerator?!

Discussing pasta – we should talk assortments. I have a solid inclination towards farfalle, however that doesn't mean you need to utilize it! Don't hesitate to sub in penne, elbow noodles, or fusilli. Rigatoni could work after all other options have been exhausted, yet I discover noodles with cleft sparkle best in pasta plate of mixed greens. They find such yummy dressing!!!

Also try our recipe Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This 20-Minute Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta Salad is fresh, fast, and flavorful! During the warm Summer months, we make this at least once a week.

Ingredients
For the Basil Dressing:

• 4 ounces fresh basil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional, but it adds a nice sweetness)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes OR freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)

For the Pasta Salad:

• 1 pound farfalle pasta
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• (1) 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls, removed from oil
• 4 ounces fresh basil, thinly sliced

Instructions
For the Basil Dressing:

1. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine the basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Pulse on high for about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, or until smooth. There should be no large chunks of anything! If there is, continue blending. Set aside until needed.

For the Pasta Salad:

1. Place a large pot of salted water over high heat; bring to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes.
2. While the water comes to a boil and the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half;

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