Description
Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh and vibrant side dish made with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and tender pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces mozzarella pearls
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente and rinse under cold water.
2. Combine pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
3. Drizzle olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss gently to combine.
5. Drizzle balsamic glaze on top.
6. Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store up to 3 days refrigerated.
Add grilled chicken for protein.
Use heirloom tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
