Description
A vibrant and refreshing Caprese Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your favorite shape, e.g., bowtie or fusilli)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool.
- Combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the pasta mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together gently until the pasta is coated, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make this salad a day ahead for best flavor, adding basil just before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg