Description
A refreshing twist on a classic, this Caprese pasta salad features sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, perfect for warm days.
Notes
Make the dressing in advance for deeper flavor absorption and serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg