Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad
Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad is a delightful summer dish that brings together the freshness of ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small pasta (e.g., fusilli, orecchiette, or penne)
- 16 ounces mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 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 according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the basil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
- Combine cooled pasta with mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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