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Fresh Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad

Fresh Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad

Tanya Rivers
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavors, this Fresh Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad is the ultimate combination of sweet and savory. Tender rotini pasta swirls with juicy strawberries, creamy mozzarella balls, and fresh basil, all finished with a tangy drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for quick lunches, healthy snacks, or light summer dinners, this easy recipe is a vibrant addition to your collection of dinner ideas, party food ideas, and fresh summer salads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian Fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup balsamic glaze
  • 0.5 tsp salt (or to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Slice strawberries and chop basil leaves.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, strawberries, mozzarella balls, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss.
  • Finish with balsamic glaze before serving. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours.

Notes

Add balsamic glaze just before serving. Swap in blueberries or peaches for a fun twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg
Keyword dinner ideas, easy dinner, healthy snack, pasta salad, summer salad
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