Balsamic Caprese Pasta Salad
Balsamic Caprese Pasta Salad is a fresh and easy 15 minute recipe full of tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella, basil and a fresh balsamic dressing!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dry Cavatappi pasta cooked al dente
- 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/3 c. Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- juice of one lemon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz. fresh mozzerella pearls halved
- 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1/4 c. fresh basil chiffonade
Instructions
- Run the cooked pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and toss with 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
- Meanwhile, in a blender or small cup with immersion blender, blend together the 1/2 c. olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Dijon, salt, honey and lemon juice. Pour the mixture over the pasta and mix well.
- Toss the pasta with the remaining ingredients and serve fresh or store refrigerated.