Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

You can’t beat a good pasta salad and this Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad may be a new favorite around here. I was inspired to make this after having a similar version at Whole Foods. I knew that I could remake it with a few better-for-you ingredients and so that’s what I did with this super simple pasta salad.

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

It’s pasta salad season! That’s all year though right?! I love a good pasta salad no matter what the occasion is, but especially love it during the spring/summer when you can enjoy it outside at a cookout. This smoked mozzarella pasta salad is not only so simple to make, but it’s the perfect mix of creamy paired with pasta. The best part is that I was inspired to make this pasta salad after seeing it at Whole Foods and knowing that I could make it with simpler, better-for-you ingredients. One of my favorite things to do is recreating these dishes at home.

What you need to make Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad:

• 1 box noodles (I used 8oz Banza Chickpea Pasta)
• Plain greek yogurt (I used Fage 0%)
• Avocado oil Mayo (I used Primal Kitchen)
• Roasted Red Peppers
• Fresh Parsley
• White Wine Vinegar
• Smoked Mozzarella Cheese
• Grated parmesan
• Sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin

How to make this pasta salad:

• Start by preparing the pasta according to package. Drain pasta and add to large bowl.
• Chop up smoked mozzarella into small pieces.
• Add in remaining ingredients to mix: greek yogurt, avocado oil mayo, roasted red pepper, parmesan, smoked mozzarella cheese, seasonings and white wine vinegar. Mix together.
• Store in fridge.

Can I use any pasta here?

Yes! Any pasta that you like can be used here. I used a Chickpea pasta, this Banza pasta is one that I use a lot!

How long does this last in the fridge?

This will last up to three days in the fridge. If it lasts that long! 😉 I like to store it in glass meal prep containers like these!

If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy these recipes on One Balanced Life:

• Fall Pasta Salad
• One Pot Taco Pasta
• Broccoli & Cheese Pasta
• Broccoli Salad

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Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Simple and delicious pasta salad!

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Ingredients

• 1 box chickpea pasta (I used 8oz Banza)
• 1/4 cup greek yogurt (I used Fage 0%)
• 1/4 cup mayo made with avocado oil
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 2/3 cup smoked mozzarella cheese, chopped into pieces
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package. Set aside
2. In large bowl add all ingredients. Cooked pasta, mayo, greek yogurt, cheese, seasonings. Stir to combine.
3. Adjust seasonings to taste if needed.
4. Store in the fridge. Enjoy!

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