The Best Caprese Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette Dressing;
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 – 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
For the Caprese Pasta Salad:
- ½-pound dried farfalle or other small pasta
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls or cubed fresh mozzarella
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
To prepare the vinaigrette Dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, kosher salt and black pepper.
- Whisk or shake until all ingredients are well incorporated; set aside.
To prepare the pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and keep the pasta firm.
To assemble and serve:
- In a large bowl, add cooled pasta, sliced tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and sliced basil.
- Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette dressing.
- Toss everything together until well mixed; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.