Description
A fresh and colorful dish that brings together the flavors of Italy, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Be sure to drain the pasta and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture.
- Toss everything gently to combine. Serve the salad chilled.
Notes
Caprese Pasta Salad is best served cold. Garnish with extra basil if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, caprese salad, Italian salad