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Caprese Pasta Salad
The perfect Caprese pasta salad for a potluck or summer bbq!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 564 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
DRESSING/MARINADE
- 2/3 cup olive oil (extra virgin is best)
- 4 - 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp capers, drained and roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
PASTA SALAD
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz bocconcini mozzarella (or fresh mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 12 oz dried orecchiette pasta (or other short cut pasta)
- 3 Tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. Reserve 2 Tbsp of dressing, place in an airtight container and set aside.
- Add cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella to mixing bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Let sit and marinate approximately 30 minutes.
- While the cheese and tomatoes are marinating, boil pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and toss with a drizzle of olive oil. Let cool slightly.
- Add pasta to mixing bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to serving container, cover and refrigerate 1-2 days. Before serving, toss pasta salad with reserved dressing and serve.
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Notes
- Pasta salad can also be served warm.
- Right before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
564kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
284mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
16.3mg
(18%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16.3mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.