Description
Pasta Salad Skewers are a colorful and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and perfectly seasoned pasta, these skewers are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. They’re perfect for picnics, parties, or simply enjoying at home. Impress your friends and family with this delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (about 8 oz)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup mixed olives, pitted
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables: slice bell peppers and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble the skewers by threading pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella balls, bell peppers, olives, and basil leaves onto wooden or metal skewers in alternating patterns.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the assembled skewers with Italian dressing for even coverage.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg