Caprese Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Twist for Any Meal
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Caprese Pasta Salad. It’s a refreshing twist that’s not only easy to prepare but also delightful for any meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, easy recipes, summer salads