Description
A fresh and vibrant dish that combines the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with the heartiness of pasta, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta of your choice (e.g., penne, fusilli)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2–3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Garnish with extra basil leaves or a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caprese salad, pasta salad, summer recipe, easy salad, vegetarian dish