Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese Pasta Salad combines fresh ingredients for a delicious and refreshing dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

large bowl
pot
Colander

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups pasta cooked and cooled
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup mozzarella balls bocconcini
½ cup basil leaves fresh
¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

Preparation

Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Caprese Pasta Salad, Easy, fresh, pasta, salad, Vegetarian

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