Caprese Pasta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
User Reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
576 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Caprese Pasta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
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This fast and easy Caprese Pasta Salad recipe is coated in a light, creamy balsamic and olive oil dressing. A great vegetarian weeknight dinner, or add grilled chicken to make it more hearty.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz. rotini pasta or other shape
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cut into cubes
- 1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil cut into thin ribbons (chiffonade)
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Extra balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions in salted water. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled. Shake off as much excess water as possible.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (2 tablespoons), balsamic vinegar (2 tablespoons), olive oil (1/4 cup), and kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the drained and cooled pasta, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to coat.
- Drizzle with more olive oil and balsamic and top with fresh cracked pepper before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Make ahead instructions: This pasta salad can be made in advance up to 24 hours, however, the salt will draw out some of the liquid from the tomatoes, making it a bit more watery, and make the basil a little soggy. If you make it in advance, I suggest adding the tomatoes and basil just before serving.
- Make it a meal: For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken to the pasta salad, or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1041IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
314mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1041IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 314mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
24 reviews
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