Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad features tender pasta, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, and basil in a honey balsamic dressing that holds up well for make-ahead meals, potlucks, and easy dinners.
Servings: 12
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
Caprese Pasta Salad
- 16 ounces farfalle pasta
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- ⅓ cup fresh basil choped
- 3 green onions sliced
- 14.75 ounce can fire roasted corn drained
Honey Balsamic Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, balsamic glaze, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, green onions, and corn. Then pour dressing over the top and toss until coated.
Notes
- Cook the pasta just until al dente so it keeps its shape after tossing.
- Rinse the pasta under cold water and let it cool completely before adding the dressing.
- Whisk the dressing until fully combined so it coats the pasta evenly.
- Add the fresh basil at the end to keep it bright and aromatic.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg