Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad is a huge hit at parties. Serve this delicious dish as a side, salad or appetizer. The combination of cheese, tomatoes, pesto and basil is absolute perfection
8 oz Rotini pasta, cooked el dente, drained
8 oz grape tomatoes, halved
8 oz mozzarella pearls
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup pesto
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Substitute fresh mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch cubes if mozzarella pearls are unavailable.
This salad will stay fresh in the fridge for several days so this is a great make ahead dish.
Replace fresh basil with 1 tbsp of dried basil in a pinch.
Add shredded or chopped chicken to make this a main dish.