Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the classic flavors of Italy in a quick 20-minute recipe. This colorful salad features al dente pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze that adds depth to each bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (such as rotini, penne, or bowtie)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (diced)
- ½ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and let cool.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and dice mozzarella.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently until coated.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg