Description
Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to elevate your summer gatherings. This delightful salad combines the freshness of garden ingredients with a creamy dressing, making it a crowd-pleaser at picnics, barbecues, and family dinners. With its vibrant mix of al dente pasta, succulent cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, this pasta salad bursts with flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, it can be served as a main course or a side dish. Make it ahead of time for enhanced flavor and enjoy its refreshing taste chilled. Whether you’re hosting a garden party or simply enjoying a meal at home, Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small pasta (fusilli, orecchiette, or penne)
- 16 ounces mozzarella balls
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and slice basil.
- In a bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together.
- Combine cooled pasta with mozzarella and tomatoes; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Top with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg