Description
Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that beautifully marries the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with hearty pasta. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or barbecues, this vibrant salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a light dressing of olive oil and white balsamic vinegar. With just 15 minutes of prep and under 30 minutes total cook time, this easy recipe is not only quick to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether served as a main dish or a side, it’s sure to impress family and friends with its fresh flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 16 ounces mozzarella balls
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Add cooled pasta, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and basil to the bowl. Gently toss until combined.
- Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes before serving for flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg