Pasta Salad
Pasta Salad is ready in 20 minutes (12 hands-on) and has 754 kcal and 29 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.13. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Hands-on
- 12 min
- Calories
- 754 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.13
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Short pasta (fusilli)180 g
- Mozzarella180 g
- Cherry tomatoes200 g
- Cucumber120 g
- Olive oil30 g
- Balsamic vinegar20 g
- Pitted black olives (optional)60 g
- Red onion (optional)40 g
- Fresh basil (optional)10 g
Method
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the short pasta for 10-11 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool it.
Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and mozzarella, and slice the red onion thinly (if using).
Combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella, black olives and onion in a bowl.
Whisk the olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, pour it over the salad and toss well, finishing with torn basil leaves if using.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 754 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
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