Caprese Pasta Salad with Mozzarella 🥗

Name: Caprese Pasta Salad with Mozzarella
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups penne pasta; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1.5 cups fresh mozzarella; 1/3 cup basil; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves garlic; salt; black pepper

Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and basil in a light balsamic dressing tossed with penne for an elegant vegetarian prep salad.

25 min · Beginner · 400 cal · 14g protein · $2.70/serving · American

Meal Prep Vegetarian Light Meals

25minutes

4servings

400calories

14gprotein

$2.70per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

3 cups penne pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1.5 cups fresh mozzarella
1/3 cup basil
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic
salt
black pepper

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Instructions

1
Cook penne according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
2
Halve cherry tomatoes. Cut fresh mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes. Tear basil into small pieces.
3
Mince garlic and whisk together with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
4
Combine cooled pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in dressing. Toss gently.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
6
Divide into four containers and refrigerate until serving.