Creamy Balsamic Pasta & White Bean Salad
with Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes & Garlic Toast
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
Bouncy, curly cavatappi pasta stars in this fresh, flavorful pasta salad that’s packed with cannellini beans, cucumber, tomatoes, and mozzarella. A creamy balsamic dressing ties it all together, and crunchy, golden ciabatta toast spread with garlic butter makes a perfect pairing. Best of all, it’s on the table in a speedy 20 minutes!
Ingredients
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
4 ounce
Grape Tomatoes
2 unit
Scallions
1 unit
Cannellini Beans
6 ounce
Cavatappi Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
½ cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
3 ounce
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
(Contains: Eggs)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano
1 unit
Ciabatta Bread
(Contains: Wheat, Soy)
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
teaspoon
Olive Oil
tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice into 1⁄4-inch- thick quarter-moons. Halve tomatoes. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Drain and rinse beans. • Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water for at least 30 seconds; shake off any excess water.
• In a large bowl, combine drained cavatappi, cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, beans, mozzarella, dressing, half the garlic powder, half the oregano, 1⁄2 tsp salt, and a drizzle of olive oil (all the oregano and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). (You’ll use the rest of the garlic powder in the next step.) Toss until well coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until softened, 15-20 seconds. Stir in remaining garlic powder. • Halve ciabatta lengthwise and toast until golden. Spread with garlic butter. • Cut garlic toast on a diagonal into triangles.
• Divide pasta salad between bowls. Serve with garlic toast on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Some found it refreshing and delicious, while others felt it lacked flavor. Consider adding extra herbs or a zestier dressing for more oomph 🌿.
- Ease of prep: Very quick and easy to make, with generous portions that often provided leftovers for the next day.
- Suggestions: Try adding more vegetables, protein (like tuna or chicken), or a tangy Italian dressing to boost flavor and texture.
- Portions: Large servings were appreciated, often providing enough for two meals or leftovers the next day.
- Texture: Some enjoyed the mix, while others found the beans' texture odd with pasta. Consider adjusting bean quantity to preference.
