Caprese Pasta Salad
For a flavorful side dish make this Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe. A tasty blend of pasta, tomatoes, onion, basil, cheese and a simple dressing.
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Tomato Mozzarella Basil Pasta Salad
A fresh summertime pasta salad that goes well with just about any meal. Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil shine in this versatile side dish.
INGREDIENT OPTIONS:
Use your preferred type of tomato.
Any pasta will work for this pasta salad.
Larger pasta pearls work too, whole or halved.
Instead of a balsamic based dressing, make HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING.
IS CAPRESE SALAD HEALTHY?
Yeah, as healthy as pasta salad can be. This salad is filled with fresh ingredients and flavors.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CAPRESE PASTA SALAD:
CAST IRON FILET MIGNON – PAN FRIED CHICKEN BREAST – BAKED RANCH PORK CHOPS
MORE CAPRESE FLAVORED RECIPES:
CHICKEN CAPRESE – CAPRESE SKEWERS – CAPRESE SALAD
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CAPRESE PASTA SALAD RECIPE
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Orecchiette Pasta
- 4 Roma Tomatoes diced
- 1 Small Red Onion diced
- ½ cup Fresh Basil chopped
- 1/3 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 package 8oz Mozzarella Pearls
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt/Pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions (slightly al dente). Allow to cool.
- Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, basil, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella pearls in a large salad bowl.
- Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic powder. Pour over pasta salad then toss until evenly coated.
- Season to taste.
- Serve cold. (You can let the salad sit in the fridge for 1 hour before serving, this will allow the flavors to develop)
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