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Delicious Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad Ready in 20 Minutes

Delicious Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad Ready in 20 Minutes

This Delicious Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad is a quick and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 576

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons (chiffonade)
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Extra balsamic vinegar for serving (optional)
  • Extra olive oil for serving (optional)
  • Fresh cracked pepper for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook pasta according to directions in salted water. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled. Shake off as much excess water as possible.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Add the drained and cooled pasta, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to coat.
  4. Drizzle with more olive oil and balsamic, and top with fresh cracked pepper before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 21gFat: 32g

Notes

This pasta salad can be customized with different pasta shapes or additional ingredients like grilled chicken or olives for added flavor.

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