Caprese Pasta Salad: Easy, Fresh Twist on a Classic Favorite
A refreshing and easy Caprese Pasta Salad that combines fresh ingredients for a twist on the classic dish.
- 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 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad, and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, pasta, salad, Italian
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