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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

A delicious Caprese Pasta Salad featuring cavatappi pasta, fresh ingredients, and a light dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing

  • 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
  • cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup grated pecorino cheese plus ¼ cup shaved
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Vegetables and Cheese

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup mini mozzarella balls halved
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn, plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, cooking until slightly past al dente. Drain, toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking, and spread on a large plate or baking sheet to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, grated pecorino, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Add the cooled pasta and toss to coat, then add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, and basil and toss again. Add the shaved pecorino and gently toss.
  • Season to taste, garnish with more basil, and serve.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Caprese, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, pasta salad, summer salad
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