Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Refreshing bruschetta combined with pasta makes for a great side dish or appetizer.

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step: 2

Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and sugar together to make dressing. Add onion, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Step: 3

Combine warm pasta and dressing in a large bowl until pasta is well coated. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil to the cooled pasta. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Per Serving: 319 calories; protein 12g; carbohydrates 26.1g; fat 17.7g; cholesterol 29.3mg; sodium 390.3mg.

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