Description
Caprese pasta salad with balsamic glaze is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the freshness of summer ingredients with the heartiness of pasta. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, this salad is drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze that elevates every bite. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or casual weeknight dinners, it’s an easy recipe that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (e.g., rotini or farfalle)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cools, wash and halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the basil leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil. Toss gently.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, then add balsamic glaze and toss again until well coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; drizzle with extra balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize by adding grilled chicken or arugula for added flavor. Use ripe tomatoes for maximum sweetness and juiciness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.