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Caprese Pasta Salad

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 358 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

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
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  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain. 
  2. Place pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl.
  3. Pour the red wine vinaigrette over the pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Drizzle Balsamic Glaze over the top right before serving.
Red Wine Vinaigrette
  1. In a bowl or measuring cup, stir together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Italian Seasoning, and sugar, which is optional. 
Balsamic Glaze
  1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and either honey or maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture is reduced by half.
  3. 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

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

% 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.