Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Fresh and flavorful Caprese pasta salad recipe! Tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing.
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Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz short pasta cooked
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 12 oz mozzarella pearls or balls
- 1/3 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- balsamic glaze optional for drizzle
Dressing-
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 fresh garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once the pasta is cooked and tender, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water. Allow the pasta to cool fully.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls in half. Finely chop the basil.
- In a large bowl, add the tender pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and chopped basil.8 oz short pasta, cooked , 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, 12 oz mozzarella, pearls or balls, 1/3 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- Combine the ingredients for the salad dressing in a bowl.3 Tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp salt, or to taste, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste, 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients and toss until well combined. (Try and adjust the seasoning to the desired taste.)
- Top with additional freshly chopped basil and drizzle the salad with balsamic glaze.balsamic glaze, optional for drizzle
- Serve immediately and enjoy!