Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad is rich, refreshing, and tangy. It's full of fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar for a bright and delicious dish.
Servings 8
Calories 474kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup light tasting olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove pressed or grated
- 1 lb Gemelli pasta or any other short pasta like rotini or penne
- 16 ounces mozzarella ciliegine or pearls
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in halves
- 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
- Balsamic glaze for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and pressed garlic.
- Use a whisk to combine the dressing ingredients thoroughly, then set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add in the dry pasta. Cook al dente.
- Once the pasta is done, pour it into a colander and rinse with cold water to cool it down and stop it from cooking any further.
- Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl along with the mozzarella pearls, sliced tomatoes, and chopped basil.
- Mix everything together well, then drizzle a little bit of balsamic glaze for a sweet finish. (The glaze is optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 1mg