Caprese Pasta Salad
This simple Caprese Pasta Salad is four ingredients plus a homemade balsamic dressing. It is perfect for family gatherings or picnics!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta I used Radiatori
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut small (a 10.5 ounce container)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil shredded
Dressing (or about 1 cup store bought Balsamic Dressing)
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, adding salt to the water. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process and cool the noodles.
- In a large bowl combine the noodles, mozzarella pearls, tomatoes and basil.
- In a small measuring cup, whisk together the ingredients for the salad dressing. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g