Caprese Pasta Salad
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Caprese Pasta Salad
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Caprese Pasta Salad is made with fresh ingredients and is easy to make. Take this simple pasta salad to your next BBQ for the perfect side dish.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 16 ounces Mozzarella pearls cut in half
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup fresh basil thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta based on the pasta instructions to al dente. Drain the pasta. Rinse with water. Set aside to cool.
- While the pasta is cooling, in a large bowl combine the tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, half of the fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir until tomatoes and cheese are well coated. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Then stir in the cooled pasta. Stir until well combined.
- Top with the remaining fresh basil.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store the leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
207mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
15 reviews
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