summer favorite · veggie-packed
Salad Pasta
Ingredients
Sauce
Steps
Salt a pot of boiling water, cook the fusilli per package instructions, then rinse under cold water to cool.
~12 min
Why: Rinsing in cold water keeps the noodles from sticking together and gives the salad its chewy texture.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.
~3 min
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
~2 min
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella, then toss with the dressing.
~2 min
Watch out: Tossing while the pasta is still hot melts all the cheese — let it cool completely first.
Top with basil to finish.
~1 min
Tips
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Mixing the dressing ahead of time lets the flavors meld better.
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Chilling it in the fridge for about 30 minutes lets the ingredients absorb the seasoning.
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A versatile recipe — toss in any leftover vegetables you have.
Storage
Keeps refrigerated 1-2 days, but the pasta absorbs the dressing and loses moisture, so same-day eating is best.