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:

  1. 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.
  2. Drain the pasta immediately and rinse under cold running water until the pasta is completely chilled to the touch to remove excess starch.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, diced red onion, and sliced basil; toss gently.
  4. 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.
  5. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top and fold in gently to finish.