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Close-up of a Caprese pasta salad with rotini pasta, fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Caprese Pasta Salad

A fresh and flavorful pasta salad combining whole wheat rotini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, dressed with olive oil and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 3 cups cooked whole wheat rotini pasta
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Dairy
  • 1 cup ciliegine mozzarella
Herbs and Oils
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt
  • pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Place cooked pasta in a large bowl.
  2. Add halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella; toss gently.
  3. Chiffonade basil and add to the mixture.
  4. Whisk olive oil, dried herbs, pepper, and salt to make dressing.
  5. Pour dressing over pasta and toss to coat.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

Use fresh basil for best flavor.