Caprese Pasta Salad (Quick & Easy)

Name: Caprese Pasta Salad (Quick & Easy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pasta; 1 lb cherry tomatoes; 1 lb fresh mozzarella; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
324 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Italian

Caprese Pasta Salad (Quick & Easy)

Charles Herrera

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This Caprese pasta salad recipe is fresh and light. It's chock full of fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and chopped basil.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup pasta shells, fusilli or rotini
1 lb cherry tomatoes
1 lb fresh mozzarella
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp salt adjust to taste
2 tbsp basil chopped

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Instructions

Cook pasta per package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Cut fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Chop basil. Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar and olive oil together. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season it to taste with salt.
Toss the pasta salad until the dressing is well-combined. Serve fresh or after the salad has marinated in the fridge for a couple of hours.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 872mg (36%) Potassium 253mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 916IU (18%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 395mg (40%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	324kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	13g	4%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	60mg	20%
Sodium	872mg	36%
Potassium	253mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	916IU	18%
Vitamin C	17mg	19%
Calcium	395mg	40%
Iron	1mg	6%