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A bowl of fresh Caprese pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil

Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese Pasta Salad is a refreshingly simple and delicious dish, perfect for a quick meal or a potluck. It combines classic Caprese flavors with pasta for a satisfying experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 8 dry ounces pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the mozzarella balls in a little olive oil and fresh herbs before adding them to the salad.