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Italian Caprese Pasta Salad

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 488 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

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.

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl mix together the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, oregano, salt and oil. Let sit 30 minutes.
  2. 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

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

% 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.