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Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
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Elevate your meal game with this vibrant Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad! Bursting with flavor and color, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights, picnics, or gatherings. Fresh baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil come together with hearty pasta and a zesty dressing that enhances every ingredient. This salad is not just delicious; it’s also incredibly versatile! You can easily adapt it to suit your tastes or what’s in your fridge. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this pasta salad will impress friends and family alike.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz short pasta
  • 3 oz baby spinach
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 jar of sun-dried tomatoes in oil (8.5 oz)
  • ½ small red onion
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz mozzarella pearls
  • â…“ cup fresh basil
  • â…“ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • â…“ cup oil drained from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the short pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and toss with baby spinach until wilted. Rinse with cool water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta mixture with chopped basil, diced red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded Parmesan, and mozzarella pearls.
  3. For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, reserved sun-dried tomato oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss three-quarters of the dressing into the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Add remaining dressing before serving for an extra burst of flavor.

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