Description
A refreshing and flavorful Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze that brings together classic Italian ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package; drain and cool.
- Combine pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze on top before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Can be served cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg