Caprese Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Chill Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
451 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Caprese Pasta Salad
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This Caprese Pasta Salad is packed full of fresh flavors with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and pasta. It's the taste of summer!
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Ingredients
- ½ pound pasta 225g
- 12 oz grape tomatoes
- 6 oz mozzarella 170g pearls/balls (or cut mozzarella into cubes)
- ¼ cup basil fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
For the oregano balsamic dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch each salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool it. Set aside.
- For the vinaigrette, simply whisk all ingredients together.
- Cut the tomatoes in half, and finely slice the basil leaves.
- Add the pasta to a large bowl, along with the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, salt and pepper.
- Pour in a little of the dressing and toss it all gently. If desired, add more dressing.
- Store in the fridge and serve cold.
Notes
- The best pasta to use for pasta salad is one that is small and textured to soak up and hold onto all of the flavors of the balsamic oregano dressing.
- When cooking the pasta, you may want to undercook it or cook it al dente slightly. This will help ensure that your pasta doesn't become soggy over time.
- If you are using mozzarella pearls, there is no need to cube the cheese. Simply add them to the salad as is.
- If you have larger grape or cherry tomatoes, quarter them so they stay bite-sized to help keep the salad uniform.
- Caprese salad is best when it's had time to chill in the fridge. This will ensure that all of the flavors have melded together.
- Serve this salad cold for the best taste and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Potassium
376mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1084IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
247mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1084IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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