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Pasta Salad Perfection! - pasta salad with salt

Pasta Salad Perfection!

Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • Salt for pasta water
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 8 oz mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Fill a pot with water and add two large pinches of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water.
  • While pasta cooks, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, and Dijon mustard in a jar. Shake until well combined.
  • Roughly chop the spinach, slice the grape tomatoes in half, and dice the mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, chopped spinach, halved tomatoes, and diced mozzarella.
  • Toss gently to combine. Add half the dressing and toss again. Adjust dressing to taste. Serve immediately or store for later.