Italian Caprese Pasta Salad

Italian Caprese Pasta Salad

Fresh no-cook pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Classic Italian flavors perfect for summer entertaining.

AI SCORE
91
/100

Italian Caprese Pasta Salad

Fresh no-cook pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Classic Italian flavors perfect for summer entertaining.

AI SCORE
91
/100
ItalianDinnerNo-cookVegetarian
⏱️
27 min
Time
👥
8 people
Servings
🔥
320 kcal
Calories
📊
easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 400g penne pasta
  • 300g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 200g fresh mozzarella balls, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water until cool

2

Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in large bowl

3

Add cooled pasta and toss with dressing

4

Fold in cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls

5

Tear basil leaves and gently mix in just before serving

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