Description
Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. With its luscious combination of creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, this pasta salad is perfect for gatherings or an easy weeknight dinner. Tossed in a rich olive oil and balsamic dressing, it’s bursting with flavor and color. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this dish will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg