Description
Orecchiette Bruschetta Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing summer dish that perfectly balances the flavors of juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic. This delightful meatless meal is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering where you want to impress with a burst of freshness. With its colorful presentation and bright taste, this pasta salad is sure to become a favorite at your table. Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, it’s not just a side dish; it can shine as a main course or light lunch option too.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb orecchiette pasta
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (thinly sliced or torn)
- 4–6 cloves garlic (grated)
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry tomatoes by slicing them in half and mixing with grated garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and a pinch of sea salt. Allow to marinate while cooking pasta.
- Cook the orecchiette in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta and marinated cherry tomatoes. Toss gently with fresh basil.
- Adjust seasoning with more lemon juice, olive oil, or salt as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg