Super Simple Caprese Pasta Salad Recipes

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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

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

SUPER SIMPLE CAPRESE PASTA SALAD



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Great summer salad, good for potlucks and picnics, size can be easily doubled or halved. Also adaptable to extra ingredients. I'm a purist but you could add garlic, olives, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, chicken, anything you like. Salt heavily, it brings out the flavor of the mozzarella.

Provided by ButterflyMom4

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb pasta
1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
8 ounces fresh milk mozzarella cheese (I used the little balls, but you can dice up a large ball)
1/2 cup thinly sliced basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
sea salt
fresh black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil pasta to box directions in liberally salted water. Drain well.
  • Quarter tomatoes, (and cheese if necessary) Slice basil very thin.
  • Combine tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Salt and pepper heavily.
  • Toss together with pasta, oil and vinegar.
  • Let rest an hour at least to combine flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 124.3, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3, Protein 9.6

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

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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