Easy Tomato & Balsamic Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad is packed with fresh flavor from tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar. It takes just 10 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving. Make a batch to have for lunch this week, serve it alongside a healthy protein source for dinner or bring it to your next potluck.

Easy Tomato & Balsamic Pasta Salad
Photo: Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D.
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar plus 2 tablespoons , divided

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 cups grape tomatoes (about 19 ounces), halved

  • ½ cup thinly sliced white onion

  • cup chopped fresh basil or parsley

  • 1 pound cooked whole-wheat bow-tie pasta

Directions

  1. Whisk 1/4 cup vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Add pasta and the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and toss well to coat.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250 Calories
6g Fat
42g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 2/3 cups
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 7g 14%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Vitamin A 1458IU 29%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Potassium 179mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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