Description
Caprese pasta salad with balsamic glaze is a delightful dish that combines the classic flavors of a traditional Caprese salad with the heartiness of pasta, featuring fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 250 grams (about 8 oz)
- Cherry Tomatoes: 250 grams (about 1 pint), halved
- Fresh Mozzarella: 200 grams (about 7 oz) of mozzarella balls
- Basil Leaves: 1 cup of fresh basil, roughly torn
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Balsamic Glaze: 4 tablespoons
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and halving the cherry tomatoes, draining the mozzarella, and tearing the basil leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Then drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss again.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, garnish with additional basil if desired, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Choose pasta shapes like fusilli or rotini that hold onto the dressing well.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and add balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese pasta salad, balsamic glaze, Italian salad, summer salad, vegetarian recipe