Caprese Pasta Salad
Don’t be surprised when your family asks you to make this Caprese Pasta Salad again and again. Loaded with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, it's a summertime hit all year long.
Ingredients
- 12 oz dried short pasta such as penne or rotini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Caprese Pasta Salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 441mgFiber: 2g
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