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Caprese Pasta Salad

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Let Sit
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Cook the pasta based on the pasta instructions to al dente.  Drain the pasta.  Rinse with water. Set aside to cool.
  2. 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.
  3. Then stir in the cooled pasta.  Stir until well combined.
  4. Top with the remaining fresh basil.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store the leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.  

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.