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Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad is packed full of fresh flavors with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and pasta. It's the taste of summer!
Prep Time
20 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 451 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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
% 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.