Caprese Pasta Salad
This caprese pasta salad combines tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette in a fresh make-ahead dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound pasta
- 12 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- 6 ounces mozzarella pearls or cubed mozzarella
- 1/4 cup fresh basil finely sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt and pepper for the vinaigrette
Instructions
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool it. Set aside.
- Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Cut the tomatoes in half and finely slice the basil leaves.
- Add the cooled pasta to a large bowl with the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in some of the dressing and toss gently. Add more dressing if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.