2 Tomato Pasta Salad ๐ ๐
Description: Dive into the flavors of summer with this delightful 2 Tomato Pasta Salad, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a picnic, barbecue, or light lunch. This Australian-inspired dish combines the freshness of cherry tomatoes with the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, complemented by savory bacon and mozzarella cheese, all tossed in a tangy dressing.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 549 per serving
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (based on 3 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 500g | Pasta |
| 4 | Bacon slices |
| 2 | Sun-dried tomatoes |
| 100ml | Olive oil |
| 1 | Mozzarella cheese |
| 250g | Pine nuts |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh oregano |
| 2 tbsp | Chives |
| 1/4 cup | Cherry tomatoes |
| 250ml | Olive oil (for dressing) |
| 80ml | White vinegar |
| 40g | Sugar |
| 1 clove | Garlic |
| 20g | French mustard |
Instructions:
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Cook Pasta: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until tender. This typically takes about 8-10 minutes.
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Cool Pasta: Once cooked, drain the pasta well and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly. Drain again and set aside.
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Prepare Bacon Mixture: Cut the bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and peppers into thin strips.
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Cook Bacon Mixture: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and peppers. Cook until the peppers are soft and the bacon is crispy. Remove from heat and let it cool.
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Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, white vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and French mustard until well combined.
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Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, bacon mixture, mozzarella cheese, pine nuts, fresh oregano, chives, and cherry tomatoes.
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Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
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Toss Well: Gently toss everything together until the pasta and other ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Serve: Transfer the pasta salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
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Enjoy: Serve immediately as a side dish or a light meal. This 2 Tomato Pasta Salad is best enjoyed fresh, capturing the vibrant flavors of summer.
This recipe is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick and satisfying meal any time of the year. Customize it by adding your favorite ingredients or adjusting the dressing to suit your taste preferences. So gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the taste of summer with this delicious pasta salad! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฅ
