Ingredients:
- 16 oz (450g) fusilli or rotini pasta
- 1 tbsp (15g) sea salt
- 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz (225g) pearl mozzarella balls, drained
- ½ cup (15g) fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- ¼ cup (10g) red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup (60ml) balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
- ½ tsp (3g) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (3g) kosher salt
- ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the package directions for al dente.
- Drain the pasta immediately and rinse under cold running water until the pasta is completely chilled to the touch to remove excess starch.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, diced red onion, and sliced basil; toss gently.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, then pour over the salad and toss to coat.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top and fold in gently to finish.