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Pasta Salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (1/2 cup servings) is for Salad.

Pasta Salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (1/2 cup servings) takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Pasta Salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (1/2 cup servings) takes 20 minutes to cook.

Pasta Salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (1/2 cup servings) makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta Salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (1/2 cup servings) are:

8 oz Barilla or other Penne Pasta
1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, washed and cut in half
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
6-8 large fresh basil leaves, finely sliced
2 T finely minced red onion
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 T balsamic vinegar
sea salt to taste and freshly ground pepper

Here is how you make Pasta Salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (1/2 cup servings):

Boil water and cook pasta, al dente, if preferred.Drain and rinse with cool water. While this is cooking, Wash and cut tomatoes, basil, onions, garlic, fresh mozzarella, and combine in serving dish. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta when cooked, toss and add balsamic vinegar. Optional: top with a decorative swirling of balsamic glaze.Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PNEILSON1.

The nutritional information for Pasta Salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (1/2 cup servings) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 117.4

• Total Fat: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
• Sodium: 44.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
• Protein: 4.4 g