Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad is basically summer in a bowl—fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil all tossed with pasta and a balsamic dressing. It’s light, zesty, and ridiculously easy to throw together, making it the perfect side dish for picnics or BBQs.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups tomatoes
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup fresh basil
Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- ⅛ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
- In a small bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, half of the basil, and mozzarella pearls.
- Stir gently until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until evenly coated. If you are not serving right away, reserve some of the dressing.
- When ready to serve, add extra basil and dressing, Enjoy!
Did you try this recipe?Please let us know how it was!
