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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad- pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. This simple and delicious pasta salad is perfect for summertime or anytime!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Cook the pasta to al dente, according to package instructions, making sure you salt the water. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
  3. 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

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

% 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.