Caprese Pasta Salad

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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad has classic Italian flavors with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil. Toss with balsamic glaze and parmesan — yum!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz penne pasta cooked, drained and cooled, mini
  • 16 oz teardrop tomatoes sliced lengthwise
  • 16 oz mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup basil torn, fresh leaves
  • 1 cup black olives drained
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Balsamic reduction
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta per package directions. Drain and place in a large salad bowl to cool.
  2. Add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, cheese, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Spoon salad onto a platter and scatter with torn basil leaves and balsamic reduction on top. Cover and refrigerate or serve immediately.

Notes

  • I sometimes zest half a lemon over the top before serving, too.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 708kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 715mg (30%) Potassium 418mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1284IU (26%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 525mg (53%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 708 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 708kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 715mg 30%
Potassium 418mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1284IU 26%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 525mg 53%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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