Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad: The Best Easy Recipe for Everyone
Delight in the delicious combination of creamy, fresh ingredients in this Easy Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken for a protein boost.
- Other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers can be added for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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