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Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
400
A fresh and flavorful pasta salad featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a balsamic glaze dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta
12
ounces
Pasta (fusilli, bowtie, or penne recommended)
Cherry tomatoes
2
cups
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh mozzarella balls
1
cup
Fresh mozzarella balls, drained (bocconcini or ciliegine)
Fresh basil
½
cup
Fresh basil, roughly chopped
Extra virgin olive oil
¼
cup
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic glaze
2
tablespoons
Balsamic glaze
Garlic
2
cloves
Garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
to taste
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Calories:
400
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
pasta