Many of us can’t help but indulge in our guilty pleasure of eating pasta. However, we frequently want something lighter and more refreshing when summer’s scorching temperatures arrive. The bruschetta pasta salad comes into play here. 

Well-loved flavor and texture of the pasta and the fresh and vibrant appeal of salad ingredients are combined in this delectable recipe for the best of both worlds.

We’ll look at how to make this incredibly simple, inexpensive supper in this article, which is ideal for the hot summer days. 

The last thing any of us want to do when it’s hot outside is spend all day in a kitchen, including myself since I test recipes.

The simplicity of bruschetta pasta salad is really where its beauty lies. You may quickly prepare a delectable meal with just a few simple items and little work. Without sacrificing flavor, this recipe is made to simplify your life.

Pasta salad with bruschetta is the definition of a cool summer dinner. In addition to a vivid and juicy variety of cherry tomatoes, aromatic fresh basil, and vignette, it also includes perfectly cooked pasta.

Balsamic vinegar is not my favorite, but if you enjoy it, feel free to add a little of that as well.

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The outcome is a wonderful fusion of flavors that awakens the senses and leaves you feeling full without making you feel sluggish. It’s a great option for a light lunch or dinner throughout the day.

In addition to being easy and refreshing, bruschetta pasta salad is also incredibly budget-friendly. By using your own produce or shopping at your local farmers market, you can save money while still enjoying meals like this. 

This dish allows you to be creative with whatever ingredients you have on hand, making it an excellent option for those looking to stick to a budget.

My family loves this one especially when I pair it with grilled chicken or fish. It is absolutely the best!

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Yield: 4 to 6 Servings

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Many of us can't help but indulge in our guilty pleasure of eating pasta. However, we frequently want something lighter and more refreshing when summer's scorching temperatures arrive. The bruschetta pasta salad comes into play here.

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces of pasta, I used orecchiette (brand: Delallo)
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese pearls
• 1 cup of croutons
• 1/4-1/2 cup of Olive oil and vinegar dressing (or Italian dressing as an alternative)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes basil, and mozzarella cheese.
3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
4. Pour the vignette dressing (or Italian dressing) over the salad and toss again to ensure everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Sprinkle large croutons over the top of the salad for an added crunch. Love those big texas style croutons, but you can use any on hand or your homemade. I like adding half before refrigeration and the other half after to mix different textures of the crunch. You can add more or less.
7. Serve the bruschetta pasta salad chilled and enjoy!

Notes

You can make your own vinagrette but you can but store-bought as well. There are many options just look for something clean and not with mile long ingrednt list. It is a simple Oil and Vinigar mix with herbs, spices and seasonings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 258Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 187mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 5g

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