Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 12 oz cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup red onion; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A vibrant cold pasta salad featuring al dente pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light vinaigrette.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Salads

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

8 oz pasta
12 oz cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Cook 8 oz pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with 1 tsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Halve 12 oz cherry tomatoes and thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion. Chop 1/4 cup fresh basil, reserving 1 tbsp for garnish.
Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
Step 4: In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, tomatoes, red onion, and chopped basil. Pour dressing over and toss gently until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving, garnished with reserved basil.