Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Tradition
A light and delicious pasta salad combining classic Caprese ingredients with a creamy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the pasta salad.
- Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This salad can be made in advance and tastes even better after a day in the fridge.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken for a protein boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Caprese, Salad Recipe