Description
This Caprese Pasta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of a classic Caprese salad with pasta and a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s perfect for a light and refreshing meal or as a side dish for a summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz. rotini pasta (or other shape)
Creamy Balsamic Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella (cut into cubes)
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chiffonade)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Extra balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Remove excess water.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pasta, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat.
- Serve: Drizzle with additional olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with fresh cracked pepper before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, Balsamic Dressing, Summer Salad, Italian Pasta Salad
