Ziti Pasta Salad With Tomato Mozerella Sauce | A Very Inexpensive And Flavorful Dish

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Feta adds tanginess while cheddar is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

Italian seasoning

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without additives, while dried herbs are economical.

Boil a pot of water with 2-2.5 teaspoons of pink sea salt.

While the water is boiling, chop the red onion finely and place it in a serving bowl.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Cut 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese into quarter-inch squares and add to the bowl.

Drain a small can of black olives and add to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and 6 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic and 1 tablespoon of pesto to the bowl.

Once the water is boiling, add approximately 1 pound of ziti pasta and cook for about 12 minutes.

Drain the pasta and mix in 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese while still warm.

Combine the pasta with the vegetables and cheese in the serving bowl and toss well.

Cooking Techniques

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