Caprese Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Twist for Your Table
A delightful Caprese Pasta Salad that combines fresh ingredients for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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