Description
A collection of festive dishes perfect for a Christmas potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the mozzarella is rennet-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: christmas potluck ideas