Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Caprese Pasta Salad is not just for the hot summer months. Make this refreshing Italian-inspired dish all-year-round with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Course:
Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Keyword:
Caprese Pasta Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 730 kcal
Ingredients
Pesto:
- 6 cups fresh basil leaves tems removed
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Pasta Salad:
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta measured dry and cooked per package directions and drained
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 3 cups small mozzarella pearls halved
- ¼ cup pine nuts
Ganish:
- Basil Leaves
Instructions
Pesto:
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Combine ingredients in a food processor, except olive oil and cheese, and finely mince.
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Reduce speed to low, and little by little add the olive oil, blend until smooth.
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Add the parmesan cheese, and pulse to combine.
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Scoop into a small airtight container use it immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Salad:
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After cooking the pasta, run it under cold water and drain it very well. Add it to a large salad bowl.
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Add the rest of the ingredients. Toss to combine.
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Garnish with basil and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Caprese Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 730
Calories from Fat 837
% Daily Value*
Fat 93g143%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 516mg22%
Potassium 517mg15%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 2561IU51%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 376mg38%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.