spaghetti salad with balsamic and basil dressing

Name: Spaghetti Salad with Balsamic and Basil Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## SALAD; 8 ounce(s) spaghetti, broken into thirds; 6 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese, diced (1 1/4 cup); 1 1/2 cup(s) diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup(s) diced Vidalia onion; ## DRESSING; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar; 5-6 - fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 - garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning blend; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; - freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Gretchen ***

Columbia, TN

Updated on May 17, 2017

Basil is plentiful in the garden now and I love the way it pairs with the pungent-sweet flavor of balsamic vinegar. This is very good with grilled chicken but delicious all by itself. You could make this with any pasta that you have on hand. Enjoy!

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Spaghetti with mozzarella and tomato on a blue plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This pasta mimics a Caprese salad, so if you love those flavors you'll adore this salad. With fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and basil it just screams summer. We love how the pasta soaks up the tangy balsamic flavor from the dressing. This will be a great side or even a light meal on a hot summer day. For a beautiful presentation, serve on a platter with some fresh basil torn on top and impress your family and friends.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

SALAD
8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced (1 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced Vidalia onion
DRESSING
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
5-6 - fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 - garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make spaghetti salad with balsamic and basil dressing

Step 1

Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on the package.

Step 2

Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 3

In a bowl, combine cooked and cooled pasta with the remaining salad ingredients.
Step 4

In a small jar with lid, combine dressing ingredients. Shake well.
Step 5

Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill for 8 hours or overnight.
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