Description
Caprese Pasta Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that combines the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with the hearty texture of pasta. This easy recipe brings together tender farfalle, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or quick family meals, this salad is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz farfalle (bow tie pasta)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (halved)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- 5 strips thinly sliced turkey
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange turkey slices on a foiled baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy. Cool and chop.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook farfalle according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, grated garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped turkey, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, sliced basil, and vinaigrette. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking/Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg