Caprese Pasta Salad
An Easy Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe that is perfect as a side dish! This cold mozzarella pasta salad with tomatoes and basil is so delicious!
Servings: 6 1.5 cup servings
Calories: 383kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups uncooked pasta cavatelli, penne, etc.
- 1.5 cups mozzarella pearls
- 2.5 cups grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add the pasta to a pan of salted boiling water and cook for 9-11 minutes or until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk thoroughly to combine.
- When the pasta has cooked, add the pasta to a colander, drain then rinse with cold water until the pasta has cooled.
- To assemble the salad, add the cold cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl along with the chopped tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and fresh basil.
- Pour over the dressing and toss thoroughly to combine.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
