Salads are the best when you are on a diet. They are nutritious and can keep you full for a longer time. But salads are much more than diets and blanched raw veggies tossed in olive oil. Cherry tomato pasta salad is a juicy and lip-smacking ‘salad’ that can leave you craving for more every time you finish the bowl.
The burst of tang and flavours of garlic in every bite will leave your tastebuds and senses rejuvenated for longer. It is an ideal pick for summertime breakfast and dinners. So without much ado, let us have a look at the recipe of cherry tomato pasta salad along with some quick tips to get it perfect on the first try.
Ingredients
2 cups of rotini or whole-grain penne pasta India
2 pints of grape or cherry tomatoes
1/3rd cup of extra virgin olive oil
Mozzarella pearls or bite-sized mozzarella balls
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh basil
Regular or white balsamic vinegar
How to Cook?
First of all, take a heavy bottom pan filled with salted water. Add pasta when the water starts boiling. Remember, the key to getting the best flavours of this dish is by going Al Dente. Drain extra water and set the pasta aside.
Combine the extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and salt in another pan and cook on medium heat. Cook until the tomatoes leave their skin and become semi-mushy.
Turn off the gas. Now add blanched pasta and mix well. time to add some freshly chopped basil leaves and mozzarella balls to your dish guys.
Quickly add vinegar to the dish, toss well, and your dish is ready.
To get the best flavours, let the dish rest for at least 20 minutes. It will help the pasta to absorb the flavours.
You can eat this salad both warm or cold. Moreover, this salad can keep well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Quick Tips
Make sure you buy pasta from the top pasta company in India to get the best texture and quality of the dish.
Let the dish cool down before adding chopped basils and mozzarella cheese balls to it.
So, this was the right way to prepare a delicious cherry tomato pasta salad. Pair it with a glass of red wine and your favourite novel for the best flavours. What are you waiting for? Try this salad today and get accolades for your exceptional culinary skills.