Caprese Pasta Salad
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Caprese Pasta Salad
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This Caprese Pasta Salad, with its summer tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves, coated in a red wine vinaigrette and drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze, makes a perfect pasta salad for a picnic, potluck, or summer party!
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Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 16 ounces cooked campanelle pasta (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (or mozzarella cut into 1/2" cubes)
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced (reserve a few whole leaves for garnish)
- 1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette (Use either store bought or make your own. See recipe below)
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic glaze (either store bought or make your own. See recipe below.)
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Balsamic Glaze (See Recipe note below)
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Pasta Salad
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
- Place pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl.
- Pour the red wine vinaigrette over the pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Drizzle Balsamic Glaze over the top right before serving.
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- In a bowl or measuring cup, stir together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Italian Seasoning, and sugar, which is optional.
Balsamic Glaze
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and either honey or maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture is reduced by half.
- Remove from heat. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Please note that the balsamic glaze recipe will make more than you need for the Caprese Pasta Salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
207mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8.5mg
(9%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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