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Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad has classic Italian flavors with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil. Toss with balsamic glaze and parmesan — yum!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 708 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz mini penne pasta cooked, drained and cooled
- 16 oz teardrop tomatoes sliced lengthwise
- 16 oz mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn
- 1 cup black olives drained
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Balsamic reduction
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package directions. Drain and place in a large salad bowl to cool.
- Add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, cheese, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spoon salad onto a platter and scatter with torn basil leaves and balsamic reduction on top. Cover and refrigerate or serve immediately.
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Notes
- I sometimes zest half a lemon over the top before serving, too.
Nutrition Information
Calories
708kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
715mg
(30%)
Potassium
418mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1284IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
525mg
(53%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 708kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1284IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 525mg | 53% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.