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CAPRESE PASTA SALAD RECIPE
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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Servings: 8
Calories: 218kcal
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)
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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