Dijon Mozzarella Pasta Salad

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Dijon mustard is one of my favorite sauces, so I add it whenever I can. For this salad, I paired Dijon with mozzarella balls and a creamy yogurt dressing. The Dijon adds a nice tang to the creamy dressing.

I’ve been making this pasta salad quite a bit lately, and it’s become a favorite at home. It takes only 20 minutes to make, and the Dijon and lemon give the dressing lots of flavor.

I also like taking this salad to potlucks because it’s easy to pack and serve. You can serve it with a simple weeknight dinner or add it to your Thanksgiving spread.

How to Make Dijon Mozzarella Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

For the Salad

  • 1 cup cavatappi pasta, cooked and cooled
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 15 mozzarella balls
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

For the Dressing

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

For the Garnish

  • Whole basil leaves
  • Any crunchy topping of your choice

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, mozzarella balls, dill, and basil.

2. In another bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad.

3. Gently toss until the pasta and vegetables are well coated with the dressing.

4. Transfer the pasta salad to serving glasses and garnish with fresh basil leaves and a crunchy topping of your choice.

Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Important Recipe Notes:

  • If you don’t have cavatappi pasta, you can use fusilli, bowtie, shells, rotini or any other pasta you have on hand.
  • Use any extra vegetables you have in the fridge. Chickpeas, white beans, or tofu are good options for adding protein.
  • Cook the pasta al dente so it doesn’t turn soft or sticky in the salad. Once cooked, rinse it under cold water to stop it from cooking further.
  • You can make this pasta salad ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and give it a quick stir before serving.
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Dijon Mozzarella Pasta Salad

This easy Dijon mozzarella pasta salad combines tender pasta, mozzarella balls, fresh veggies, and a creamy yogurt dressing with a tangy Dijon twist. Ready in just 20 minutes, it has a simple balance of creamy and zesty flavors. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or Thanksgiving and travels well, making it an easy side dish for almost any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup cavatappi pasta cooked and cooled
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 15 mozzarella balls
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
For the Garnish
  • Whole basil leaves
  • Any crunchy topping of your choice

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, mozzarella balls, dill, and basil.
  2. In another bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad.
  4. Gently toss until the pasta and vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
  5. Transfer the pasta salad to serving glasses and garnish with fresh basil leaves and a crunchy topping of your choice.

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