Tomato Bruschetta Ziti Salad

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"This is a light and tasty salad--great for potlucks or just for a side. I like it with grilled chicken and fresh yeast rolls. The cook time is really the chilling time."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) box uncooked ziti pasta
• 3 cups fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons

directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain.
2. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
3. In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, oil, onion, vinegar, basil, garlic and salt; add fresh ground black pepper to taste.
4. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Garnish with the croutons right before serving.
6. This recipe can be doubled.

Reviews

[Margo Demers]

Excellent excellent excellent. One of our favorites for years.