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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.