Description
A vibrant, chilled pasta salad featuring classic Caprese flavors of fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil tossed in a sweet balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Fusilli pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until cooled.
- Whisk olive oil and balsamic glaze together in a bowl.
- Toss pasta with the prepared dressing until coated.
- Gently fold in halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls.
- Fold in fresh basil leaves and season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian