4.6 from 24 votes
Caprese pasta salad
Easy peasy Caprese pasta salad with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and basil is a delicious side dish recipe served with easy lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
- 300 g (10oz) mozzarella (I used bocconcini)
- 3 cups tomatoes roughly chopped
- ½ cup basil thinly sliced
For the dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (Balsamic vinegar is a good substitute)
- 1-2 tsp salt The dressing needs to be very well seasoned to make sure the pasta isn't bland once mixed.
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta of your choice and cook until al dente. Depending on the shape and size of your pasta, this could be 8-12 minutes.
- Drain the pasta then rinse under cold water. Place the drained pasta in a large mixing bowl.
- Halve or chop the tomatoes (depending on their size) and place in a the bowl with the pasta. Repeat with the mozzarella.
- Stack the basil leaves and roll then thinly slice thinly. Add to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
- To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. This salad can be eaten at room temperature or stored in the fridge for an hour before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
607mg
(25%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
725IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
369mg
(37%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 725IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.