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Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad

Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad for Effortless Summer Joy

Dive into this Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad, a vibrant blend of sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Pasta Cook until al dente
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Balls Halved
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Sliced into ribbons
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar Regular balsamic can be used
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Or use garlic powder
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Halve cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in a mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the Main Ingredients: Add cooled pasta to the bowl with tomatoes and mozzarella, and gently fold together.
  4. Add the Fresh Basil: Slice fresh basil into ribbons and add to the pasta mixture.
  5. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Toss the Salad: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  7. Let it Rest: Allow salad to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Toss again before serving and enjoy at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served fresh. After resting, toss the salad again to redistribute the dressing.

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