Description
A refreshing and zesty pasta salad with caprese flavors to satisfy light cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled for maximum refreshment.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: zesty caprese pasta salad light cravings