Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze (20-Minutes)
Bring a burst of summer to your table with this vibrant Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze, ready in just 20 minutes. This dish features a delightful combination of juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that showcases fresh ingredients beautifully. Whether you serve it as a side at a barbecue or enjoy it as a light lunch, this colorful salad is sure to impress. Plus, its versatility means you can easily customize it to suit your tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (rotini, penne, or bowtie)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (diced or mozzarella balls)
- ½ cup fresh basil (chopped or torn)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the balsamic glaze: ½ cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
- While pasta cooks, halve cherry tomatoes and dice mozzarella.
- Chop fresh basil.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey (or brown sugar). Simmer until thickened.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg