Name: Spaghetti Tomato Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500 g spaghetti cooked; 1 bunch fresh basil chopped large; 1 punnet cherry tomato halved; 1 garlic clove crushed; 1/2 cup black olives; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tbs balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated

by Tee Last updated on 07/09/2019

A pasta salad perfect for using up leftover cooked spaghetti or pasta. A simple, yet tasty salad, that can be served from the refrigerator or slightly warmed for the cooler days. - Tee

Ingredients

500 g spaghetti cooked
1 bunch fresh basil chopped large
1 punnet cherry tomato halved
1 garlic clove crushed
1/2 cup black olives
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated

Method

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine basil, tomatoes, garlic, olives, oil and vinegar.
Step 2

Let stand for 15 minutes or more to allow flavours to permeate.
Step 3

Place rinsed, drained pasta into a large salad bowl and add tomato mixture.
Step 4

Toss all ingredients well.
Step 5

Add parmesan, salt and pepper and toss through pasta.
Step 6

Refrigerate well until serving.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

For a warm salad, microwave for 1½ minutes before serving. Ensure the salad is well tossed before each serve as the contents tend to sink to the bottom.