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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil — simple, vibrant, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cavatappi pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan shavings
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
    Cavatappi pasta boiling in salted water for Caprese Pasta Salad
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and red onion.
    Halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onions for pasta salad
  3. Tear in fresh basil leaves and gently toss.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
    Pasta, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil tossed in salad bowl
  5. Sprinkle Parmesan on top before serving.
    Caprese Pasta Salad with olive oil and Parmesan ready to serve

Notes

Best served the same day. Add basil and Parmesan just before serving if making ahead.