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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese pasta salad made healthy with protein-packed chickpea rotini, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, arugula, fresh basil and a delicious homemade balsamic dressing. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Pasta Salad
  • 1 box 8 oz Barilla Chickpea Rotini
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 8 oz mozzarella pearls/balls
  • 1 cup baby arugula or spinach
  • 1/2 cup basil chopped
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • fresh or dried herbs optional

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the chickpea rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. While pasta is cooking, make your balsamic dressing by adding all the ingredients into a blender. Blend until emulsified.
  3. Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, baby arugula and fresh basil into a large bowl. Add dressing on top and gently toss to coat. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve right away or place in the fridge to chill before serving. Store in fridge for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 17g (26%) Sodium 302mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 17g 26%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.