Mezze Penne Tricolore Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Mezze Penne Tricolore Pasta (dry) 80 g · 290 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 100 g · 18 kcal
• Mozzarella Pearls (Bocconcini) 80 g · 240 kcal
• Fresh Basil Leaves 5 g · 1 kcal
• Pitted Kalamata Olives 30 g · 80 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 15 g · 130 kcal
• Red Wine Vinegar 10 g · 3 kcal
• Garlic Clove 5 g · 7 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the mezze penne tricolore pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool, then set aside.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, quarter the mozzarella pearls, and finely chop the fresh basil and garlic clove.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, quartered mozzarella pearls, Kalamata olives, and chopped basil.
4. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately or chill for later.