Description
This Caprese Pasta Salad bursts with fresh flavors from mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Quick to prepare, it’s a delightful choice for a healthy meal or a potluck favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 16 ounces mozzarella pearls or ciliegine
- 2 pints grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- ½ cups fresh basil julienned
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon of salt and cook the pasta until al-dente, according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and cool.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
Store leftover dressing separately to refresh the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg