Description
Enjoy a refreshing Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Try this delightful recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small pasta (e.g., fusilli, orecchiette, or penne)
- 16 ounces mozzarella balls
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the basil leaves.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish/Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 230g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or turkey. Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch. Allowing the salad to chill amplifies its flavors.