Easy Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad is perfect! It combines juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil with tender pasta, all tossed in a balsamic dressing. It’s a refreshing and flavorful option that’s great for lunch, dinner, or as a side for your next barbecue. Simple to make and bursting with classic Caprese flavors, this pasta salad is a hit for any occasion.
Servings: 8
Calories: 373kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz Pasta short and curly works well
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- ½ cup Fresh Basil chopped
- 16 oz Mozzarella Balls drained
- ½ cup Balsamic dressing glaze or dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Following the package directions, boil your pasta in salted water. Drain the pasta and rinse in cool water.
- While the pasta cooks, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, drain the mozzarella balls (and tear in half if you would like), and wash and chop the basil.
- Add the drained pasta to your mixing bowl and then add the tomato, basil and mozzarella on top. Stir until the ingedients are well distributed.
- Add the balsamic dressing on top and mix well until everything is thoroughly coated. Taste and add in salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 mins or up to 5 days before enjoying
- To serve, add a bit of chopped basil to the top and another drizzle of balsamic if desired.
Notes
Make Homemade Balsamic Dressing: To a mason jar, add all of the ingredients and shake well. Then use as desired.
- 4 TB olive oil
- 2 TB good balsamic vinegar
- 1 TB minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 1mg
