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Caprese pasta salad in a white bowl.
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5 from 1 vote

Caprese Pasta Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Aleksandra

Ingredients

for the pasta salad:

  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta I used spirals/fusilli
  • 13 ounces (370g) grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 9 ounces (255g) mozzarella pearls preferably mozzarella di Bufala
  • small handful of basil leaves

for the lemon basil vinaigrette:

  • a handful of basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients for the pasta salad:

  • Cook the pasta al dente (it should have a bite to it) according to the package instructions. Drain and cool down. Add to a large bowl.
    8 ounces (225g) pasta
  • Cut tomatoes and mozzarella pearls in half. Add to the pasta in the bowl.
    13 ounces (370g) grape tomatoes, 9 ounces (255g) mozzarella pearls
  • Tear basil leaves into smaller pieces with your fingers and add to the bowl (they will be more aromatic in comparison when cut with a knife).
    small handful of basil leaves

Make the vinaigrette:

  • Add all the ingredients for the vinaigrette into a food processor or blender container. Mix at a low speed until well combined and basil leaves are chopped finely.
    a handful of basil leaves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon honey, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper

Assemble:

  • Pour dressing into the bowl and toss with the other ingredients until well combined. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Calories = 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal