Caprese Pasta Salad
Bright and juicy tomatoes, freshly picked basil, creamy mozzarella and pasta - all tossed with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. This Caprese Pasta Salad is just like a traditional caprese salad, but a little more filling.
Ingredients
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese diced
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic reduction
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, rinse pasta with cold water.8 oz orecchiette pasta
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.2 cloves garlic, 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic reduction, salt and pepper
- In a larger bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix to combine.1 pint cherry tomatoes, 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, 2 Tbsp fresh basil
Notes
If you are going to make this recipe with the intent to have leftovers, don’t put the tomatoes in until you are ready to serve (otherwise the tomatoes will get mushy).
Nutrition Facts
Caprese Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
483
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Cholesterol
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
375
mg
16
%
Potassium
450
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
1015
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
319
mg
32
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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