Caprese Pasta Salad
Fresh, colorful, and packed with classic caprese flavors, this Caprese Pasta Salad is the kind of dish that disappears quickly at every gathering.
Servings: 8
Calories: 460kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups small fresh mozzarella pearls
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup basil leaves divided
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper divided
- 16 ounce box rotini pasta cooked and cooled
Instructions
- Take the mozzarella pearls out of their package and set off to the side. On a cutting board cut the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise. Gather the basil leaves and cut into thin ribbons and set aside with the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Reserve a pinch of the pepper for the top. Stir until well incorporated and set aside.
- Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large serving dish.
- Top with the mozzarella, tomatoes and half of the basil ribbons.
- Drizzle the mixed sauce over the pasta and toppings and mix gently with a large spoon or spatula.
- Top with remaining basil and pinch of pepper. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to 1 hour, loosely covered, to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg