Caprese Pasta Salad
A delicious and flavorful pasta salad that is so easy to throw together!
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta, I used cellentani
- 1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
Basil Pesto:
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup parmesan, grated
- 2½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook and drain your pasta according to package directions. Drain with cold water and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Pulse until everything is coarsely chopped and blended together.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine pasta, basil pesto, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella balls. Toss together until it is coated in the basil pesto.
- Serve fresh or refrigerate overnight and serve within 24 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg
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