CAPRESE PASTA SALAD
This is a great little side dish for a BBQ and much healthier than the typical mayo-based macaroni salad. Olive Oil is packed with mono-unsaturated (good fats) and can help to achieve balanced cholesterol levels. I usually serve this at room temperature, but I've also served it hot and topped it with grilled chicken for a quick weeknight dinner.
Provided by Diet It Up
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss the mozzarella and cherry tomatoes with the Italian dressing. Cover and refrigerate. If I'm making this for dinner, I usually get the cheese and tomatoes in the fridge to marinate a few hours before I plan to assemble the salad.
- In a skillet on low heat, heat the olive oil, garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook on low for 5-10 minutes allowing the garlic to soften (but not brown) and infuse the oil.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Set the pasta mixture aside to cool.
- Once the pasta is cooled, add the cheese and tomatoes along with the dressing marinade. Season the salad with salt and pepper and top with 3 tablespoons fresh basil.
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yaw congeegreen
[email protected]This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any summer party.
Nyandwi Jmv
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Madison Timms
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a hot summer day.
Zain Jutt Saab
[email protected]I've never made pasta salad before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to try more pasta salad recipes in the future.
Denis Fuji
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's definitely going into my regular rotation.
PRT MUGHAL gaming
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The dressing is so good that it really masks the tomato flavor.
Ruby Reid
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Majedur 2002
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few fresh ingredients that come together to create a delicious dish.
Puiu Alex
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck.
Solutions It
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and delicious.
Rubel Jomadar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up fresh summer tomatoes.
Md SIZAN Mia
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a more protein-packed meal. It was delicious!
kiol
[email protected]The dressing is so flavorful and really brings all the ingredients together.
Truly Love
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Md Gamer
[email protected]This pasta salad was a hit at my summer BBQ! The combination of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil is always a winner.