Caprese Pasta Salad
User Reviews
4.6
162 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Caprese Pasta Salad
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Caprese Pasta Salad- pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. This simple and delicious pasta salad is perfect for summertime or anytime!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons chopped basil, divided
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz pasta (I like orecchiette)
- balsamic glaze, for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until tomatoes and cheese are well coated. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook the pasta to al dente, according to package instructions, making sure you salt the water. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
- Add the pasta to the bowl of tomatoes and mozzarella. Stir until combined. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of basil. Drizzle with a little balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.
Notes
- Store leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you need the salad to be gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
484IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 484IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
162 reviews
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