Caprese Pasta Salad

Summer is all about delicious and easy salads and this Caprese Pasta Salad is just that! it’s very flavorful, easy to make and can be served cold at anytime! It’s perfect as a salad option during BBQs, lunch boxes or simply enjoy it for lunch or dinner at home with your family!

HOW TO MAKE THE CAPRESE PASTA SALAD:

Like any other pasta dish, I always start by cooking the pasta al dente. Then I prepare all the ingredients that goes with it. While the pasta is cooking, chop and prepare all the ingredients you will need.

WHAT CHEESE TO USE FOR THE CAPRESE PASTA SALAD:

I used mozzarella pearls for this recipe. The one I got comes in a little container stored in water. But you can use just the regular ones that are packaged for snacking. They are found literally everywhere. Some of you who live overseas and might not have those pearl ones in hand, you can always buy any soft mozzarella cheese and cut them into little cubes for this recipe. It doesn’t really matter.

PREPARING THE SALAD:

Prepare the dressing and assemble all the ingredients needed in one bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss everything together to coat well. I love the dressing that goes with this salad because it’s so light and flavorful. If you are not a fan of balsamic vinegar, you can use another type of vinegar/dressing and use it for the recipe. But it won’t be the same anymore, just for a side note. I think maybe your best bet will be like an Italian or Greek base dressing or vinaigrette.

Serve as a cold salad and enjoy! As I mentioned before, this Caprese Pasta Salad is so perfect for BBQs or if you have some sort of a party, it’s a life saver. I also make it a lot for my kids because they love Caprese recipes to begin with. It’s perfect for kids lunch boxes and even for adults to take to work.

I hope you try and enjoy it and be sure to share and save to your Pinterest board. You can also tag me on my Instagram so I can repost your delicious recreation! Xoxo…

OTHER RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE:

Tomato and Burrata Spring Salad

Balsamic Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

If you love Caprese recipes you will love this Caprese Pasta Salad. It's fresh and delicious and comes handy for all occasions.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Caprese Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Mariam E.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. bowtie pasta raw
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese pearls
• 1/4 cup purple onion sliced (1/2 small onion)
• 1 1/2 cup cherry/grape tomatoes halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

DRESSING:

• 3 tbsps. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. balsamic glaze
• 2 tbsps. balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsps. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil

Instructions

• Cook Pasta al dente.
• In a bowl or cup, prepare the dressing. Adjust salt per taste and preference.
• Slice the tomatoes, onions and chop the basil.
• Place all ingredients in a bowl: cooked pasta, mozzarella cheese, basil, onions and tomatoes. Pour in the dressing and mix everything together to coat well.
• Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.7g | Protein: 11.8g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 535.1mg | Sugar: 5.9g

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