Caprese Pasta Salad
A vibrant and fresh Caprese Pasta Salad that combines al dente pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and let cool to room temperature.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve or Chill: You can serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes. Add pine nuts or walnuts for added crunch. If not serving immediately, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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