Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad is one of those recipes you’ll want to make on repeat all summer long! It’s fresh, fast, and packed with simple ingredients that just work. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or an easy lunch at home.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Additional balsamic glaze for drizzling optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool. 12 ounces rotini pasta
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil. 2 cups grape tomatoes,8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls,1/2 cup fresh basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. 1/3 cup olive oil,1 teaspoon Italian seasoning,1 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze to the salad and toss again to incorporate. 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- If desired, drizzle additional balsamic glaze over the top for extra flavor and presentation. Additional balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Note:
This recipe uses balsamic glaze, not balsamic vinegar. Balsamic glaze is thicker, sweeter, and less tangy than balsamic vinegar, which would alter the flavor of the salad if substituted.
I used the brand:
De Nigris Glaze Original with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Nutrition
Calories: 331.1kcalCarbohydrates: 45.8gProtein: 7.9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.9gSodium: 393.9mgPotassium: 255.6mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 3.3gVitamin A: 525.3IUVitamin C: 7.2mgCalcium: 26.5mgIron: 1.1mg
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