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caprese pasta salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious summer salad full of fresh ingredients!
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Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini pasta cooked, drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 12 ounces mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup thin sliced red onion
  • 2 ounces fresh basil thinly sliced

Balsamic Dressing

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing. Stir until fully combined.
  • In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and red onion.
  • Pour dressing over salad ingredients.
  • Toss to coat evenly.
  • Garnish with basil leaves. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't over cook the pasta. You want it to have a nice bite to it.
  • If making this ahead of time, reserve some of the dressing when you originally make it, and add some fresh dressing right before serving.
  • Try different shapes of pasta to mix it up.
  • Make sure all the ingredients are in bite sized pieces for easier serving and eating.
  • Refrigerated is best, but this can be served at room temperature. Just don't let it sit at room temp for more than 1 hour.
  • Make sure to use FRESH mozzarella and not the pre-shredded, or block version. They are very different!
  • Add in baked or grilled chicken to make it a meal!

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g