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Caprese Pasta Salad

Refreshing Caprese Pasta Salad for Easy Summer Gatherings

This Caprese Pasta Salad combines vibrant tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil for a delightful summer dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces short pasta (such as penne rigate) gluten-free pasta works too
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces perline or fresh mozzarella torn or pearl-size
  • 1 cup fresh basil loosely packed and torn into large pieces
For the Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar as substitute
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil best to use extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon pure honey maple syrup can be a vegan alternative

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the short pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the dressing. Gently fold in the halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Toss lightly to coat.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or let chill for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and is best enjoyed chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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