Caprese Pasta Salad
A delightful and fresh Caprese Pasta Salad that celebrates the summer’s bounty with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp 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 until al dente. Once done, drain and let it cool slightly.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with dressing: Drizzle your creation with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season the flavors: Generously season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss everything together until well mixed, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use fresh basil and ensure the pasta is al dente to maintain structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://www.pennykitchenz.com/caprese-pasta-salad-2/