Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese pasta salad is the perfect year-round salad. Refreshing during the summer months and a light choice for the perfect potluck. Made with a few ingredients and addictive dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
- 8-12 ounces mozzarella pearls
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil or any neutral tasting oil
- 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, add more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep, all of the ingredients first and while prepping the veggies, place the pasta on the stove. Prepare the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, add the halved tomatoes and the cheese. When the pasta is done, drain the water and add no more than a tablespoon of oil. This will keep it from sticking as it cools.
- Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the cheese and tomatoes. Lastly, toss the dressing in the caprese pasta salad then add salt to taste. Serve and enjoy.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
Tried this recipe?Leave a rating and comment, thank you