Caprese Pasta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing: A Fresh Twist
A delightful and refreshing salad perfect for any occasion, featuring pasta, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and a creamy balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy balsamic dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Add the creamy balsamic dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for added flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Caprese, Pasta Salad, Balsamic Dressing, Italian