Description
Savor the essence of summer with this vibrant Caprese Pasta Salad, perfectly combining juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it an ideal dish for picnics, barbecues, or a delightful lunch at home. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, this salad is sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes and torn basil.
- Add mozzarella pieces to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are well coated. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg