Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
This colorful Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is loaded with marinated fresh mozzarella, olives, grape tomatoes, and goat cheese all tossed in a flavor-packed sun-dried tomato dressing. This is one delicious side dish!
Servings: 8
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
For the Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
- 8 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic (1 large or 2 small)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
For the Pasta Salad
- 1 pound dry spiral pasta fusilli or rotini
- 12 ounces marinated fresh mozzarella balls drained well
- 1 heaping cup red cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 6 ounce can medium black pitted olives drained (don't slice)
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese divided
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
- Add the sundried tomatoes along with all of the oil from the jar to the bowl of a food processor. Add the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and mustard and process until smooth. The dressing will be thick and paste-like.
Make the Pasta Salad
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and then rinse with cold water until cool. Drain very well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the cooled pasta with the sundried tomato dressing, mixing until completely incorporated.
- Add the remaining ingredients through the goat cheese; reserving half of the goat cheese for garnish. Toss together. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate.
- Just before serving, toss with the basil and garnish with the remaining goat cheese crumbles.
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Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg