Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy recipe for creamy caprese pasta salad, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Try adding grilled chicken for extra protein.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored for a day in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad