Caprese Pasta Salad
A refreshing and vibrant dish that combines pasta, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, perfect for summer meals.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add the fresh mozzarella balls to the pasta and tomatoes.
- Gently fold in the fresh basil leaves.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well-coated.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g