Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Caprese Pasta Salad, blending the fresh flavors of classic Caprese salad with hearty pasta. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners, this dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil, it’s a delightful treat that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (approximately 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg