Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A fresh summer pasta salad combining ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and basil with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. Bright, light, and perfect alongside grilled meats.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1/2 pound pasta, short varieties like cavatappi, fusilli, penne, bow tie, orechiette, etc.
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 8 ounces fresh mini mozzarella balls, ciliegine are “cherry-sized”, feel free to slice in half
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
- red pepper flakes to taste
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 369mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 118mg
- Calcium
- 146mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 369MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.