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Caprese Pasta Salad with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

White Balsamic Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp of sugar
  • 1 clove of garlic minced finely
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
Pasta Salad:
  • 8 oz gemelli pasta cooked per instructions
  • A handful of grape tomatoes
  • mozzarella cheese diced into small cubes
  • fresh basil chiffonade

Instructions

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  1. Make the vinaigrette by whisking all the ingredients in a small glass jar, until well combined. Side Note: We like a tangy vinaigrette, if you don't use less vinegar.
  2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water, per instructions; drain and place in a bowl.
  3. Immediately dress the hot pasta by pouring some of the well-whisked vinaigrette on the pasta and stir to combine; set aside to cool completely and allow flavors to soak into the pasta.
  4. Finish the salad once the pasta has cooled completely, add the grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese cubes, fresh basil, and more of the well-whisked vinaigrette, to taste; toss to coat evenly.  Serve and enjoy!