Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze: Easy, Fresh, and Delicious
This Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a refreshing dish that combines fresh ingredients for a delightful summer meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the tomatoes in olive oil and herbs before adding them to the salad.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, Balsamic Glaze, Easy Pasta Salad