Description
A festive dish perfect for sharing at a Christmas potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olives, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is easily scalable for larger gatherings.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: christmas potluck, pasta salad, holiday recipes