Description
A fresh and simple pasta salad with classic Caprese flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg