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Caprese Pasta Salad

Published: Jun 14, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

Easy Caprese Pasta Salad is the perfect salad for family dinners, barbecues, summer parties, or any day of the week. The perfect combination of cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with pasta.

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Caprese Pasta Salad
Ingredients Needed
Equipment Needed
How to make Caprese Pasta Salad
Recipe Tips
Great Salad Recipes
Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition

Caprese Pasta Salad

The flavors of this caprese pasta salad recipe are ah-mazing!!! Seriously it is so good!

My husband inhaled this salad when I served it for dinner. He skipped most of the rest of the meal and just kept eating this caprese salad.

He was raving about the taste and how it was perfect for an upcoming potluck we were heading to.

I love that it is a quick and easy side dish that I can bring to any event or picnic.

We have been experiencing a ton of life lately so this salad has come in handy for a quick fresh meal.

It is crazy how life goes in cycles and some months are just downright crazy and exhausting. We have been on a roller coaster of life the past few months.

I am so thankful that I can continue to share recipes with everyone and spend time in the kitchen working on new projects.

The time I get to spend in the kitchen is some of my favorite moments. Being able to be creative and test new recipes is pure joy.

Ingredients Needed

  • Cherry Tomatoes/Grape Tomatoes
  • Fresh Mozzarella Balls/Mozzarella pearls
  • Extra-virgin Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Minced Garlic
  • Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Small Shell Pasta
  • Balsamic Glaze
  • Salt and Black Pepper

Pasta - We like using small shells but you can also use rotini pasta, cavatappi, spiral, penne, fusilli, macaroni, or any other short pasta

Equipment Needed

Large Mixing Bowl - We are big fans of this glass batter bowl that has a handle. It makes it easy to mix ingredients and keeps the mixing bowl steady on the counter.

Large Pot - for cooking the pasta

Serving dish

How to make Caprese Pasta Salad

I love how easy these instructions are for making this pasta salad. Quick and easy and oh so yum!

Step 1 - Clean and slice cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 2 - Add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil into a large bowl.

Stir together until evenly coated. Let sit for 30 minutes so the flavors and juices combine.

Step 3 - Boil water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 4 - Add rinsed pasta to the bowl with the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine and then toss with remaining basil leaves.

For extra flavor drizzle with balsamic glaze or balsamic vinaigrette.

Recipe Tips

For a fun additional flavor, you can toss in a few spoonful's of basil pesto, add in sliced avocados, peppers, or onions.

Add in grilled chicken for additional protein.

This recipe can easily be doubled for larger events.

We store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Rinsing the pasta in cold water helps prevent the pasta from being sticky.

We cut the cherry tomatoes in half so they don't turn into cherry tomato bombs and are easier to enjoy.

Great Salad Recipes

We are working on more pasta salad recipes this summer. I can't wait to share them with you.

Here are some of our favorite salad recipes

Broccoli & Bacon Salad

Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Apple Potato Salad

Snickers Salad

Traditional 7 Layer Salad

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Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe is a great side dish for family dinners, potlucks, picnics or any time you want a fresh pasta salad.
Print Rate
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Refrigeration: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz Mozzarella balls
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 5 Tablespoon fresh basil cut into strips
  • 2 cups small shell pasta
  • Balasmic Glaze Garnish

Instructions

  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to a large bowl. Add in mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ½ of the basil, and garlic. Toss together until well coated.
    Let rest for 30 minutes
  • Cool pasta until al dente, drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Add to bowl with tomatoes and mozzarella and toss to combine.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
Glass Batter Bowl

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 33mg1%
Potassium 118mg3%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 331IU7%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 145mg15%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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