5.0 from 9 votes
Caprese Pasta Salad
The perfect Caprese pasta salad for a potluck or summer bbq! Caprese pasta salad made with juicy tomatoes, marinated fresh mozzarella cheese, fragrant fresh basil, and a mouthwatering homemade Italian herb vinaigrette! A versatile popular side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 566 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Dressing/Marinade
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 4-5 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon capers drained and roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ cup fresh chives chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta Salad
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz bocconcini fresh mozzarella balls or fresh mozzarella cut into ½" cubes
- 12 oz dried orecchiette pasta or other shortcut pasta
- 3 tablespoon pine nuts lightly toasted, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoon of dressing and place in an airtight container and set aside.
- Add cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella to mixing bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Let sit and marinate approximately 30 minutes.
- While the cheese and tomatoes are marinating, boil pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and toss with a drizzle of olive oil. Let cool slightly.
- Add pasta to mixing bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to serving container, cover and refrigerate 1-2 days. Before serving, toss pasta salad with reserved dressing and serve.
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Notes
- Pasta salad can also be served warm, right away after making it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
602IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 602IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.