Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Bruschetta pasta salad is made with traditional tomatoes and basil, along with a few tasty additions. With minimal cooking, it's a fresh and filling dinner that's ready in just 25 minutes!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
- 16.5 oz NatureSweet Cherubs® diced
- 14.5 oz Barilla Protein Plus Cellentani cooked
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan shaved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped or chiffonade
- 2 slices Italian bread toasted and cubed
- balsamic drizzle, additional basil, flaked salt (optional toppings)
Italian Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
- Cook the Barilla Protein Plus Cellentani according to the package directions. Then drain well in a colander, and allow the pasta to cool.
- Toast the bread in the toaster. Then, cut it into cubes, and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooling, roughly chop the basil.
- Whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small mason jar and set aside.
- Dice the NatureSweet Cherubs® and add the tomatoes to a large bowl. Pour the Italian dressing over the top. Stir to coat the tomatoes with dressing and set them aside to marinate.
- When the pasta is cooked, add it to the large bowl with the marinated NatureSweet Cherubs®. Top with shaved parmesan, basil, and the cubed Italian bread.
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Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg