Caprese Strawberry Pasta Salad Recipe
This Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad combines juicy strawberries, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, red onion, and a homemade balsamic dressing for the ultimate summer pasta salad recipe.
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 lb strawberries sliced
- 8 oz mozzarella balls drained
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup fresh basil thinly sliced
Balsamic Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water until completely cooled, and let any excess water drain off well.
- While the pasta cools, slice the strawberries, red onion, and basil so everything is ready to go.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until smooth and combined.
- Add the cooled pasta, sliced strawberries, mozzarella balls, red onion, and basil to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the balsamic dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill the strawberry pasta salad for 30 minutes before serving for even more flavor.
Notes
- Let the pasta cool completely before mixing everything together so the strawberries stay fresh and the mozzarella keeps its texture.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days, though you may want to freshen it up with a splash of balsamic vinegar or olive oil before serving again.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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