Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad: The Best Homemade Delight You’ll Love
This creamy caprese pasta salad combines fresh ingredients for a delightful dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing of choice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
- Add the creamy dressing and mix until well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt as the base for the dressing.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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