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caprese pasta salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 1 box medium-sized pasta {I used Cellentani}
  • 1 pint baby tomatoes
  • 1 container fresh mozzarella cheese
  • handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 3-4 tablespoon olive oil {more or less as needed}
  • salt pepper, garlic powder, and italian seasoning to taste

Instructions

  • First, boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, rinse your baby tomatoes and slice them in half. Place them in a large bowl.
  • Drain the fresh mozzarella, slice into small cubes, and add to the large bowl with the tomatoes.
  • Finally, using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut the basil leaves into small ribbons, adding them into the bowl.
  • Toss the toppings together with about 3 tablespoon of the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and italian seasoning.
  • Once the pasta is done cooking, drain the water, and add in the remaining tablespoon of oil. Allow the pasta to come to room temperature.
  • When ready, add the pasta into the bowl with the tomatoes and cheese, and toss everything together. Add more oil and/or spices if needed.
  • Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for a fresher dish. Store leftovers in the fridge.