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Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy caprese pasta salad is loaded with mini mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, and juicy cherry tomatoes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Pasta Salad:
  • 1 pound short pasta , such as fusilli, orrechiette, penne
  • 16 ounces mozzarella balls , ciligiine or pearls
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup slivered fresh basil
Dressing:
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more for salting the pasta water
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove , pressed or minced

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and season generously with kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook just until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse lightly with cold water. Set aside to cool.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, drain the mozzarella balls then cut in half. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add to a mixing bowl with the mozzarella balls. Add the cooled pasta and slivered basil.
  3. In a small bowl or mason jar with a lid, add the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well then drizzle over the pasta. Toss to coat and taste for seasoning. The salad is best after about 30 minutes and can be refrigerated for 3 days.

Notes

  • Add diced chicken or cooked shrimp to make this an all in one meal. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 274mg (11%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 283IU (6%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 181mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 274mg 11%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 283IU 6%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 181mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

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