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Caprese Pasta Salad A Fresh Twist on a Classic Dish!
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
350
A vibrant and easy-to-make pasta salad featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a simple vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Pasta
8
oz
pasta
(your choice)
1
cup
cherry tomatoes
(halved)
1
cup
fresh mozzarella balls
1/4
cup
fresh basil leaves
(torn)
1/4
cup
olive oil
2
tbsp
balsamic vinegar
to taste
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and cool.
Combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl.
Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Calories:
350
kcal
Cost:
$12
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Mozzarella, Pasta, Tomatoes