Bruschetta Pasta Salad

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This Bruschetta Pasta Salad is fresh, colorful, and full of juicy tomato basil flavor! Tender pasta is tossed with a simple homemade bruschetta mixture, olive oil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s an easy summer pasta salad that works as a light main dish, party side dish, or make-ahead lunch.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keyword: balsamic pasta salad, bruschetta pasta salad, summer pasta salad, tomato basil pasta salad

Cooking Method: No-Cook, Stovetop

Diet: Dairy-Free without optional cheese, Vegan without optional cheese, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 720kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

500 grams spaghetti pasta or pasta of choice
4 vine-ripened tomatoes diced
1/2 small red onion diced
2 tbsp fresh basil chopped, plus more for garnish
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
3 tbsp balsamic glaze or to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Optional cheese, crumbled feta, or crumbled goat cheese, or 1 small 4 oz ball of burrata

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook until al dente, following the package directions.
While the pasta cooks, add the diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a medium mixing bowl.
Stir the bruschetta mixture until combined, then let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes so the flavors can blend.
Drain the cooked pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
Drizzle the pasta with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat.
Add the bruschetta mixture to the pasta and toss until everything is evenly combined.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze, then top with extra basil and your choice of optional cheese before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, let the tomato mixture sit for at least 10 minutes before adding it to the pasta.
This pasta salad is best served fresh, since the pasta will soak up the tomato juices as it sits.

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