Pasta Salad

Source : Cook The Pasta Al Dente Which Means Hard Pasta So Cook Exactly The Minutes It Says In The Bok Or A Minute Less Cool The Pasta Under Running Cold Wat...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : February 11, 2026

Step:

  1. Cook the pasta "al dente", which means hard pasta, so cook exactly the minutes it says in the bok or a minute less.

  2. Cool the pasta under running cold water.

  3. Cut the Mozzarella Cheese in small cubes

    Pasta Salad recipe step 3 photo
  4. Cut the Tomatoes in small cubes

    Pasta Salad recipe step 4 photo
  5. Cut the olives in for small slices

  6. Mix these 3 ingredients and add the Olive Oil and the salt.

    Pasta Salad recipe step 6 photo
  7. Mix everything with the pasta, and season a little more if it needs to. You can add some extra salt and olive oil, black pepper and balsamic vinegar. You might also add some basil leaves.

  8. Reserve in the fridge at least 30 minutes and then it's ready to be served! :)


Ingredients

  1. 1/2 lb Mozzarella Cheese
  2. 3 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  3. 2 cup Black Olives
  4. 1 packages Short Pasta (Farfalle, Penne, etc...)
  5. 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  6. 1 tsp Salt
  7. 1/4 cup Basil leaves (Optional)
  8. 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar (Optional)

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