SIMPLE CAPRESE PASTA SALAD
Enjoy a fresh, quick, and delicious Simple Caprese Pasta Salad. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or a light summer meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil.
- Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld together.