Description
Caprese Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that combines the classic flavors of a traditional Caprese salad with the heartiness of pasta, featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, all tossed with olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams (about 8 ounces) of pasta: Fusilli or rotini
- 200 grams (about 7 ounces) of cherry tomatoes: A mix of red and yellow
- 150 grams (about 5 ounces) of mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic reduction
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then toss gently.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Consider adding protein like grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Experiment with different dressings such as lemon vinaigrette or pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, Italian Salad, Summer Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe