Description
Caprese Pasta Salad is a delightful, colorful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Bursting with fresh flavors from ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual get-togethers. With its vibrant presentation and quick preparation time, it’s sure to impress guests and satisfy your cravings. Enjoy this refreshing dish as a main course or a side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the cherry tomatoes and chop the basil.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; season with salt and pepper, tossing gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg