BRUSCHETTA PASTA SALAD

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Refreshing bruschetta combined with pasta makes for a great side dish or appetizer.

Provided by mauichick01

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ (16 ounce) package whole wheat penne pasta
½ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup finely chopped onion
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
4 cups diced tomatoes
2 cups mini fresh mozzarella balls
½ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and sugar together to make dressing. Add onion, salt, and pepper; mix well.
Combine warm pasta and dressing in a large bowl until pasta is well coated. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil to the cooled pasta. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 390.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g