Caprese Pasta Salad
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A fresh pasta salad combining cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and basil with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. This is light and colorful with bright flavors, perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. It can be served chilled and made ahead, making it convenient for entertaining.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 pound small dry pasta (such as rotini, farfalle, or cavatappi)
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes (or use pearls or ciliegine))
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced (plus more for garnish))
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 485mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 182mg
- Calcium
- 276mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 485MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.