Caprese Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil
A fresh and simple pasta salad inspired by classic Caprese flavors with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups cooked rotini pasta, cooled
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups mozzarella balls
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Halve tomatoes and prepare mozzarella if needed.
- Combine pasta, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Add balsamic glaze and toss gently.
- Fold in fresh basil just before serving.
- Let sit briefly, then serve.
Notes
Add protein like chicken or chickpeas for a fuller meal.
Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
Add basil last to keep it fresh.