Description
A Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, and basil, tossed in a tangy balsamic-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
4 cups cooked pasta (any shape)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp pasta seasoning blend (Mediterranean-style)
1 cup packed spinach, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
5 sun-dried tomatoes, minced
½ red onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup shredded parmesan
200 g bocconcini, drained
¼ cup fresh basil, minced
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Prepare ingredients: chop spinach, halve tomatoes, mince sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, and basil; shred parmesan and drain bocconcini.
- Pour olive oil, sun-dried tomato oil, balsamic vinegar, and seasoning blend over warm pasta. Toss to coat.
- Add spinach, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, parmesan, bocconcini, and basil. Stir to combine evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Stir before serving if made ahead.
Notes
- Add grilled veggies or olives for variation.
- Swap cheese types or omit for dietary needs.
- Best served fresh or within 3 days of making.
- Great for meal prep or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
