Description
A vibrant and creamy Caprese Pasta Salad featuring mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
Notes
Add fresh basil just before serving for the best flavor. Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like grilled zucchini or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg