- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp thyme
I am always on the lookout for a new pasta salad. Pasta salads are the perfect side dishes for bbqs. If you are spending all day outside cooking, the last thing you want to do is run in the house and cook sides. Pasta salads can be prepared the day before and they are cool so they are perfect for when it is super hot outside. I came up with the idea for this salad after eating my favorite brick oven pizza, The Margherita Pizza. That amazing pie covered in mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.
This pasta salad is the perfect side for any barbecue.
Margherita Pasta Salad
Boil the rotini to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and chill under cold water.
In a blender combine the dressing ingredients. Mix until smooth.
In a large bowl combine pasta, halved tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls and basil.
Pour in the dressing and fold it in. Make sure to gently fold in the dressing as you do not want to break apart the tomato halves.
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
This was a great salad. It was fresh and amazing. The cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella really popped.
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