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A bowl of fresh Caprese pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil

Quick way to grow your Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese Pasta Salad is a quick and easy dish that combines the fresh flavors of a classic Caprese salad with the heartiness of pasta. It's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the mozzarella balls.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to the bowl with the dressing.
  2. Toss everything gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
  3. Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the mozzarella balls in a little olive oil and Italian herbs for 30 minutes before adding them to the salad.