Easy Caprese Pasta Salad: 1 Simple Happy Recipe
A fresh and simple pasta salad made with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella
1/3 cup basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss pasta with dressing.
- Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Mix gently and let sit before serving.
Notes
Add basil just before serving for best freshness.