Description
A simple and delicious pasta salad featuring classic Caprese flavors with a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic glaze, mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.
- Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add a tablespoon of red wine vinegar to the dressing.
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Adjust the amount of basil to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caprese pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, Italian pasta salad, vegetarian pasta salad, summer salad, easy pasta salad