Caprese Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Caprese Pasta Salad
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A delicious and flavorful pasta salad that is so easy to throw together!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta I used cellentani
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese small, fresh balls
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
Basil Pesto:
- 1 cup basil fresh
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook and drain your pasta according to package directions. Drain with cold water and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Pulse until everything is coarsely chopped and blended together.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine pasta, basil pesto, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella balls. Toss together until it is coated in the basil pesto.
- Serve fresh or refrigerate overnight and serve within 24 hours.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
228mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
783IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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