Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

from asouthernsoul.com
Salad
22 min
6 servings
336 kcal / serving

This fresh and easy salad combines all the classic flavors of a Caprese Salad with pasta! Perfect for a simple family meal or when feeding a crowd this make-ahead recipe for the best Caprese Pasta Salad delivers a burst of flavor everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cupolive oil
  • ¼ cupbalsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
  • 1 cloveminced garlic
  • 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoonkosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½ pounddried pasta (farfalle or other small pasta works best)
  • 8 ouncesmozzarella pearls (or cubed fresh mozzarella)
  • 2 cupsgrape tomatoes sliced in half
  • ¼ cupfresh basil leaves thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    To a small bowl or jar with a lid, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  3. 3

    To a large bowl add cooked pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil. Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.