Cherry Caprese Pasta Salad
Cherry Caprese Pasta Salad for all your summer potluck needs. Fresh cherries, tomatoes, whole grain pasta, basil and mozzarella balls.
Ingredients
- 1 cup halved sweet cherries
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces cooked and cooled whole grain short pasta
- 1/4 cup torn basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped mozzarella, regular or dairy free
Instructions
- Toss together the cherries, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and salt and pepper together. Let marinate for 5 minutes, then toss with cooked pasta, basil and mozzarella.
- Season to taste, as desired and serve.
Notes
For vegan version, I like Miyokos mozzarella, you can cube and roll into little balls for a more "authentic" look.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 594IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg