Caprese Pasta Salad
porcje: 4 servings
składniki
for the pasta salad:
- 8 ounces (225g) pasta I used spirals/fusilli
- 13 ounces (370g) grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 9 ounces (255g) mozzarella pearls preferably mozzarella di Bufala
- small handful of basil leaves
for the lemon basil vinaigrette:
- a handful of basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
wykonanie
Prepare the ingredients for the pasta salad:
- Cook the pasta al dente (it should have a bite to it) according to the package instructions. Drain and cool down. Add to a large bowl.8 ounces (225g) pasta
- Cut tomatoes and mozzarella pearls in half. Add to the pasta in the bowl.13 ounces (370g) grape tomatoes, 9 ounces (255g) mozzarella pearls
- Tear basil leaves into smaller pieces with your fingers and add to the bowl (they will be more aromatic in comparison when cut with a knife).small handful of basil leaves
Make the vinaigrette:
- Add all the ingredients for the vinaigrette into a food processor or blender container. Mix at a low speed until well combined and basil leaves are chopped finely.a handful of basil leaves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon honey, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper
Assemble:
- Pour dressing into the bowl and toss with the other ingredients until well combined. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Enjoy!
uwagi
Calories = 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!
Nutrition
Kalorie: 506kcal