Description
Enjoy a refreshing Caprese Pasta Salad made with rotini, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and a delightful balsamic dressing. It’s a perfect dish for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup premium olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon prepared pesto
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound cooked rotini pasta rinsed with cold water and drained
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 pound mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup torn fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, prepared pesto, minced garlic, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Add the rotini pasta to the bowl and toss it in the dressing until well coated.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls gently.
- Cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Right before serving, gently stir in the torn fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Adjust the quantity of balsamic vinegar based on your preference for tanginess.
This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Feel free to add other ingredients like olives or arugula for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg