Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad. With the classic flavors of caprese combined with pasta, this salad is a perfect blend of freshness and comfort. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it’s an ideal side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini or bowtie pasta
Salad:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta al dente, drain, rinse, and set aside.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, balsamic glaze, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Toss: Pour dressing over the salad, gently toss to coat.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Roast cherry tomatoes for added flavor before adding to the salad.
- Opt for Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative to mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
