Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
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Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Description
This Caprese Pasta Salad starts with al dente-cooked short pasta varieties like fusilli or penne, cooled slightly before mixing with halved mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes. Fresh slivered basil adds a herbal note. The dressing consists of extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, pressed garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, creating a balanced tangy and savory coating for the ingredients.
After tossing, the salad benefits from a resting period of about 30 minutes to let flavors meld and can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days. It can be served chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main. Adding diced chicken or cooked shrimp can turn it into a more substantial meal.
Ingredients
Pasta Salad:
- 1 pound short pasta , such as fusilli, orrechiette, penne
- 16 ounces mozzarella balls , ciligiine or pearls
- 3 cups cherry tomato
- ½ cup basil slivered, fresh
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 black pepper freshly ground
- 1 garlic pressed or minced, clove
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- For a more substantial dish, add diced cooked chicken or shrimp to the salad.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% 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.
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