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Delicious Bruschetta Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Summer Italian Recipe

This bruschetta pasta salad transforms classic Italian bruschetta flavors into a refreshing dish perfect for warm weather gatherings. It combines juicy Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and a light balsamic dressing, coming together in just 25 minutes with simple, halal-compliant ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 oz fusilli or rotini pasta (about 225g)
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
  • ½ cup halal mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. While the pasta cooks, dice the Roma tomatoes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl with finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, and chopped fresh basil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Add the cooled pasta to the tomato mixture. Pour the dressing over everything and toss gently to combine. Add cubed halal mozzarella cheese and pine nuts (if using) and toss again.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Choose fusilli or rotini pasta for best results, use fresh basil (never dried), refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor, salad tastes even better the next day and keeps well for 3-4 days.