Saturday Salads: Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This is more of a summer salad, but will pair nicely with the menu I have planned for the week. Using fresh tomatoes and basil with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, it sounds wonderful - I can't wait to try it!
Bruschetta Pasta Salad, courtesy of aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com on Pinterest
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked pasta
5 tomatoes, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp. red onion, chopped finely
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch basil, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
2-4 tsp balsamic vinegar (to your taste)
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, garlic, chopped basil. olive oil, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese.
Let this mixture rest for at least 15 minutes.
Then toss the tomato mixture with the cooked noodles.
Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
You can serve and enjoy this recipe right away, or let it rest for up to an hour before enjoying.
