Description
A refreshing and satisfying Caprese Pasta Salad combining juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil with pasta, all drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces of pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salad mixture and toss gently.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the pasta salad to a serving dish and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Chill for up to 2 hours or serve immediately.
Notes
Serve this salad in a shallow bowl and garnish with additional basil leaves or more balsamic glaze if desired. Best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg