PrintCaprese Pasta Salad
A fresh summer pasta salad featuring tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a more robust flavor, add a minced garlic clove to the dressing.
- You can substitute cherry tomatoes with chopped ripe tomatoes.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://www.unfoldrecipes.com/caprese-pasta-salad-summer-side/