Strawberry Caprese Salad
Strawberry Caprese Salad is a refreshing summer salad bursting with fresh flavors. Easy to make, this sweeter version of caprese is vibrant and fun to try!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi or pasta of choice
- 10 ounces strawberries trimmed and halved
- 8 ounces mini mozzarella cheese balls
- ½ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar optional
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta according to package instructions al dente; drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add the strawberries and mozzarella. Drizzle the olive oil on top and season with salt and pepper. Carefully toss to coat the ingredients with the dressing. Sprinkle with basil leaves.
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Notes
Storage: This pasta salad does not need to be chilled before serving, but chilling it doesn’t hurt. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Sourcing: Mozzarella “pearls” are widely available at most grocery stores these days. If you have a hard time finding them, you can substitute with a standard mozzarella ball cut up into smaller chunks. Don’t substitute with shredded mozzarella because it won’t have the same effect.
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 1mg
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