Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad: The Best Healthy Twist You’ll Love
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring pasta for added substance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace mozzarella with avocado or tofu.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg