Italian Caprese Pasta Salad
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Chilling Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Caprese Pasta Salad
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Caprese Pasta Salad with juicy tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil is a great salad for the summer. It's light and cool, loaded with fresh flavors, and goes great with grilled meats or all on its own for an easy meal.
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Ingredients
- 25 cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- 9-10 ounces fresh mozzarella (large chopped or small balls halved) 300
- 5-6 leaves fresh basil chopped (or more if desired)
- ¼-½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups cooked al dente pasta (butterfly, spiral or gemelli pasta)
- 2-3 tablespoons pesto (optional)*
*You can use Homemade Pesto or store bought.
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, oregano, salt and oil. Let sit 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine the slightly cooled al dente pasta and pesto. Add the tomato mixture and gently combine well. Cover well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Never rinse pasta, if you do not use pesto, then to keep the pasta from sticking while it cools, add a tablespoon or so of olive oil and stir to mix thoroughly.
- Store the leftover pasta salad in the fridge in an air tight container. I t will last up to 3 -5 days in the fridge. If the salad develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
628mg
(26%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1137IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
357mg
(36%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1137IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 357mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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30 reviews
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