Summer Caprese Pasta Salad with Tomato Dressing
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Fresh pasta salad with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and basil in a bright, garlicky tomato dressing. A light yet satisfying summer dish that balances crisp vegetables with tender pasta.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 lb (454g) short spiral pasta, (any shape, such as fusilli or cavatappi)
- 7 oz (198g) bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls),
- 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes, (halved)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, (thinly sliced or ripped into small pieces, plus more for serving)
- Flaky sea salt
- 2 large (240g) heirloom tomatoes, (halved lengthwise)
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) aged balsamic vinegar, (plus more for serving)
- 1 clove of garlic, (grated)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
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
- 10m
- Sodium
- 254mg
- 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
- 290mg
- Calcium
- 39mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 254MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.