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Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Caprese Pasta Salad brings together short pasta with fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and basil, all tossed in a simple dressing of olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. The salad combines tender pasta with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, while basil adds aromatic freshness. Chilling the salad enhances the melded flavors, making it a bright and satisfying dish for warm weather or side servings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 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 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.
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Notes
- For a more substantial dish, add diced cooked chicken or shrimp to the salad.
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
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
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.