Bruschetta-Inspired Pasta Salad
If you love bruschetta, you’ll be obsessed with this pasta salad version. It’s fresh, vibrant, garlicky, and topped with crispy breadcrumbs – a nod to classic bruschetta! It’s a crowd-pleasing side that’s made for summer gatherings and travels like a champ!
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad:
- 8 ounces short pasta such as penne or fussili
- 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup thinly sliced basil plus more for garnish
- ½ cup vegan parmesan shreds plus more for garnish
- Balsamic glaze for garnish, optional
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until tender, according to package directions.
- Drain, but do not rinse.
- Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl with the tomatoes, red onion, basil, and parmesan.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. In small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard and maple syrup until emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper, if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and tomato mixture, tossing to combine.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour before serving for best flavor!
- When ready, garnish with garlicky breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil. Enjoy!
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