Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Pasta Salad

08. Sep, 2009 2 Comments  Print This Article

fresh mozzarella and tomato salad with whole wheat pasta
fresh mozzarella and tomato salad with whole wheat pasta
  •  1 pound whole wheat pasta
  • 3 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, diced 
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced 
  • A generous ½ cupful torn fresh basil 
  • ½ cup pine nuts 

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente (until done, yet still somewhat firm). Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and place in serving bowl. Add diced cheese and tomatoes and gently toss. At this point, you could refrigerate for a few hours until serving time. Just before serving, sprinkle with basil and pine nuts. Pour over the vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. 

Vinaigrette: 

  • ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar 
  • ¾ cup Extra-virgin olive oil 
  • ½ teaspoon salt 
  • 1 tablespoon sugar 
  • 2 cloves minced garlic 

Freshly ground pepper to taste 

Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a pint jar with a lid and shake vigorously or whisk together in a small bowl until combined. 

Makes 8 generous servings. 

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2 Responses to “Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Pasta Salad”

  1. blonderunner 02. Oct, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    Great article. Love the recipes and pictures.

  2. Paul M. 09. Oct, 2009 at 10:51 am

    This pasta salad is great and it was easy to make. I loved the fresh Mozzerella cheese in it, that and the fresh basil really made it taste great!!!