Caprese Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
Caprese Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings the taste of summer to your table. This vibrant salad features tender rotini pasta tossed with creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all drizzled in a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will impress your family and friends while satisfying your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, mozzarella balls, halved cherry tomatoes, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the mozzarella in herbs before adding it to the salad. - Feel free to customize by adding grilled chicken or swapping pasta for zoodles for a gluten-free option.