Description
Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that combines pasta, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil with a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1 lb small pasta (e.g., fusilli, orecchiette, or penne)
- 16 oz mozzarella balls (such as ciliegine or pearls, drained well)
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes (halved for easier eating)
- 1 clove garlic (minced very fine)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and white balsamic vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad, pasta salad, Caprese, vegetarian salad