Description
Bruschetta Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the spirit of summer. Bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and crisp onions, this pasta salad is perfect for gatherings, barbecues, or a light meal any day of the week. The combination of al dente spaghetti and a zesty bruschetta mixture creates a delightful interplay of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it can easily be customized to suit your preferences by adding proteins or additional vegetables. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 500 g spaghetti pasta
- 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar glaze
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Mix well and let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- In a large heatproof bowl or skillet, drizzle the drained pasta with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Add the bruschetta mixture to the pasta and toss until evenly combined. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving and garnish with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg