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Strawberry Caprese Salad
Strawberry Caprese Salad is a refreshing summer salad bursting with fresh flavors. Easy to make, this sweeter version of caprese is vibrant and fun to try!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi or pasta of choice
- 10 ounces strawberries trimmed and halved
- 8 ounces mini mozzarella cheese balls
- ½ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar optional
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta according to package instructions al dente; drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add the strawberries and mozzarella. Drizzle the olive oil on top and season with salt and pepper. Carefully toss to coat the ingredients with the dressing. Sprinkle with basil leaves.
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Notes
- Sourcing: Mozzarella “pearls” are widely available at most grocery stores these days. If you have a hard time finding them, you can substitute with a standard mozzarella ball cut up into smaller chunks. Don’t substitute with shredded mozzarella because it won’t have the same effect.
- Storage: This pasta salad does not need to be chilled before serving, but chilling it doesn’t hurt. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Make ahead: You can make this salad up to 24 hours ahead of time. Just add the fresh basil leaves and strawberries immediately before serving for the best taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.