How To Make Caprese Pasta Salad
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad with the classic flavors of Caprese.
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 401kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 45mg
- Sodium : 345mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 18g
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