Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Bruschetta Pasta Salad is the perfect light and fresh summer pasta side dish you must try! Made by combining fresh bruschetta with spaghetti pasta this recipe uses the freshest ingredients, is one of the easiest to make and comes together in no time. Recipe is vegan and vegetarian friendly, and includes a step-by-step recipe video.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Dishes & Entrees, Noodles & Pasta, Quick, Easy & Under 30, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cuisine: Italian

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Servings: servings

Author: Taneisha Morris

Ingredients

4 Vine Ripen Tomatoes or any variety, diced
1/2 small Red Onion diced
2 tbsp Fresh Basil chopped, plus more for garnish
1 Clove Garlic minced
1/2 tsp Oregano
1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt more or less to taste
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
5 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil divided
Parmesan Cheese Burrata, Crumbled Feta or Goat Cheese, as desired, optional
3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Glaze as desired
500 g Spaghetti Pasta or pasta of choice

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta (500g) and cook according to package directions or until al dente.
In the meantime, make the bruschetta. Dice tomatoes and onion, set aside in a medium bowl. Add fresh basil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and 3 tbsp olive oil to the serving bowl. Stir to combine, set mixture aside to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta has boiled.
When the pasta has finished cooking to al dente, drain, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and transfer to a large heatproof serving bowl or skillet. Add bruschetta to the pasta and toss together until well combined; season to taste if needed. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, top with extra basil, cheese (optional), and black pepper if desired and serve immediately!

Notes

Make Your Own Balsamic Glaze - combine 2 cups of a good quality balsamic vinegar with 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey (optional). Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to keep at a simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until reduced by half and lightly coats the back of a spoon! Time will vary depending on whether you use the brown sugar/honey (more time without...less time with).

See additional notes section above, for more tips.

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