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Caprese Pasta Salad

16 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 2HRS 25MINS

Caprese Pasta Salad

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Discover the delightful flavors of our easy-to-make Caprese Pasta Salad. This classic side dish combines chilled noodles, cheese, and a healthier twist with a vinaigrette dressing made from oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil for a finishing touch. Indulge in this scrumptious salad today!
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Discover the delightful flavors of our easy-to-make Caprese Pasta Salad. This classic side dish combines chilled noodles, cheese, and a healthier twist with a vinaigrette dressing made from oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil for a finishing touch. Indulge in this scrumptious salad today!
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Jack Lee at SideChef
I'm a foodie on a global flavor adventure!🌎🍴 I love experimenting with local, seasonal ingredients and borrowing techniques from around the world to create delicious yet relatable dishes.

2HRS 25MINS

Total Time

$1.39

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Elbow Macaroni
455 g
Elbow Macaroni, cooked, rinsed
Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
225 g
Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
Cherry Tomato
300 g
Cherry Tomatoes, halved
Fresh Basil
10 g
Fresh Basil, chopped
Balsamic Glaze
to taste
Balsamic Glaze
Salt
to taste
Salt
optional
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
optional
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
to taste
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
optional
Vinaigrette Dressing
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
4 Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
Dijon Mustard
2 tsp
Dijon Mustard
Lemon
1
Large Lemon, juiced
3 Tbsp of juice needed
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, crushed
Italian Seasoning
2 tsp
Italian Seasoning
Kosher Salt
2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
475
Fat
17.4 g
Protein
17.3 g
Carbs
61.6 g
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Jack Lee at SideChef
I'm a foodie on a global flavor adventure!🌎🍴 I love experimenting with local, seasonal ingredients and borrowing techniques from around the world to create delicious yet relatable dishes.

Author's Notes

As the recipe is very simple, acquiring the best quality of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella cheese, and tomatoes is the key to the best-tasting version of this salad!

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Cook the Elbow Macaroni (455 g) according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool down the pasta.
step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (4 Tbsp), Balsamic Vinegar (4 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (2 tsp), 3 Tbsp of Lemon Juice (1), Garlic (1 clove), Italian Seasoning (2 tsp), Kosher Salt (2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (2 tsp) until well combined.
step 3
Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
step 4
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and combine.
step 5
Add the Fresh Mozzarella Pearls (225 g), Cherry Tomatoes (300 g), and Fresh Basil (10 g) to the bowl with the macaroni and toss until everything is evenly mixed.
step 6
Drizzle the pasta salad with Balsamic Glaze (to taste) before serving. Season more with Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (to taste), if desired.
step 6 Drizzle the pasta salad with Balsamic Glaze (to taste) before serving. Season more with Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (to taste), if desired.
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