Description
Caprese Pasta Salad has classic Italian flavors with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil, all tossed with olive oil, parmesan, and balsamic reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mini penne pasta cooked, drained and cooled
- 16 oz teardrop tomatoes sliced lengthwise
- 16 oz mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn
- 1 cup black olives drained
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- balsamic reduction
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta per package directions. Drain and place in a large salad bowl to cool.
2. Add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, cheese, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Spoon salad onto a platter and scatter with torn basil leaves and balsamic reduction on top. Cover and refrigerate or serve immediately.
Notes
I sometimes zest half a lemon over the top before serving, too.
Nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online calculator and should not be considered a substitute for professional nutrition advice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 708kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 45mg