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Caprese Pasta Salad in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon.

Caprese Pasta Salad

Inspired by the classic caprese, this Caprese Pasta Salad merges luscious mozzarella cheese, juicy tomato basil pasta, and aromatic basil leaves into a delightful summer salad. Its simplicity and elegance make it an irresistible Italian salad option.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Mindy

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 8 Ounces Farfalle Pasta about 3 Cups
  • 1 Pint Grape Tomatoes
  • 10-12 Ounces Mozzarella Pearls
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Basil Leaves chopped
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and minced garlic.
  • Add the cooked pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and chopped basil to a serving bowl. Pour the olive oil mixture over the salad and stir the ingredients until coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve the Caprese pasta salad drizzled with balsamic glaze if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 Cup