Caprese Pasta Salad
This caprese pasta salad combines the delicious, classic flavors of caprese in pasta salad form. Simple and so delicious!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. bowtie pasta
- 8 oz. mozzarella pearls
- 1 ½ c. grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ c. fresh basil chopped
- 4 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta, and cook according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and rinse under cold water for about a minute or two to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
- Pour pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add mozzarella pearls, grape tomatoes, and basil. Toss all of the ingredients together and add salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and more salt and pepper.
- Drizzle over the salad and toss again to coat.
- When serving, drizzle over a bit of balsamic vinegar or glaze, if desired.
Notes
- To ensure the pasta maintains its texture and doesn't become mushy, cook it al dente according to the package instructions. This typically means cooking it until it's firm to the bite.
- After tossing the salad with the dressing, let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This enhances the overall taste of the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1027IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg
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