Description
This Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe is a refreshing and vibrant dish combining the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with the heartiness of pasta, perfect for a summer meal or a picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz rotini pasta
cooked and cooled
1 cup cherry tomatoes
halved
8 oz baby mozzarella balls
drained
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
torn
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic
minced
1 tsp honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Feel free to add ingredients like grilled chicken or avocado for added protein and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, pasta salad, summer salad, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes