Description
This Caprese Pasta Salad is a simple and flavorful dish combining fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and pasta with a balsamic glaze. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a light meal or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Add chopped fresh basil.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Use good quality fresh mozzarella for best results.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic glaze to your preference.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook (excluding pasta)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg