Easy Caprese Pasta Salad Recipes

EASY CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

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Whip up this quick and easy Caprese pasta salad recipe tonight. This quick salad can be whipped up any night of the week and is perfect with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. A fresh balsamic vinaigrette finishes it off!

Provided by Courtney

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb shell pasta (or your favorite tubular or spiral pasta)
1-2 cups of chopped tomatoes (grape varieties work well here)
1 cup chopped basil
8 oz. fresh mozzarella (soft, white variety, not the hard block if possible)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Begin by boiling your pasta according to package directions (use salted water). Set aside cooked pasta and allow to cool for several minutes. (To keep pasta from sticking, drizzle with a bit of olive oil.)
While pasta cooks and cools, chop tomatoes and basil, and cube mozzarella.
Combine tomatoes, cheese, and basil with pasta and mix well.
Make dressing by whisking together olive oil, garlic, and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to dressing to taste. Add to pasta salad, and stir to combine.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. I like to give it a little time in the fridge for the dressing to soak into the pasta, but if you're in a time crunch, no worries!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 18 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 187 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

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A quick and easy Caprese pasta salad recipe with cheese tortellini, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and homemade balsamic dressing. Healthy!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 bag fresh cheese tortellini ((10 ounces))
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella pearls
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves (cut into thin strips)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 3 minutes, until just al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water. Shake off as much excess water as possible, then transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
Add the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
To make the dressing, in a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
Toss the dressing with the pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), about 1 1/2 cups each, Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

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This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together quickly, but if you can make it ahead of time, the flavors seem to get better after it's chilled for a few hours. -Debby Harden, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 17 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
3 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2 pounds), seeded and chopped
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Gently stir in the tomatoes, cheese and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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