Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
This Caprese Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, incorporating pasta for a satisfying and flavorful dish. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup grated pecorino cheese (plus ¼ cup shaved)
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup mini mozzarella balls (halved)
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Heaping 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn, plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water and cook pasta until slightly past al dente. Drain, toss with olive oil, and cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, grated pecorino, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss pasta with dressing, then add tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, and basil. Mix gently.
- Finish and Serve: Season to taste, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours. Add fresh basil before serving.
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Caprese Salad, Summer Salad
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