Caprese Pasta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing: A Fresh Twist
A light and refreshing twist on traditional pasta salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and a creamy balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese, Pasta Salad, Balsamic, Creamy Dressing, Fresh, Italian