Caprese Pasta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing: A Fresh Twist for Your Table
Enjoy a refreshing Caprese Pasta Salad with a creamy balsamic dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- 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
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the quantity of dressing to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese, Pasta Salad, Balsamic Dressing