Caprese Pasta Salad: Easy Recipe with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
This refreshing Caprese Pasta Salad is tossed in a creamy balsamic dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the tomato mixture and pour the dressing over.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the tomatoes in olive oil and herbs before mixing.
- This salad can be served as a side or a main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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