Caprese Pasta Salad: Easy and Delicious for Every Home Cook
A refreshing Caprese Pasta Salad that combines the classic flavors of Caprese salad with pasta, making it a perfect dish for summer picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well coated. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sliced black olives or diced avocado.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, pasta salad, summer salad