Side Dish

"Caprese" Pasta Salad is for Side Dish.

"Caprese" Pasta Salad takes 10 minutes to prepare.

"Caprese" Pasta Salad takes 10 minutes to cook.

"Caprese" Pasta Salad makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for "Caprese" Pasta Salad are:

12 oz. tri-color rotini, cooked al dente
1 dry pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
1/4 lb. proscuitto, cut into strips (~8-10 slices)
1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella balls, cut in half (use the little balls)
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 T extra virgin olive oil
3 T balsamic vinegar

Here is how you make "Caprese" Pasta Salad:

Cook the pasta according to package directions to make it al dente. Drain and set aside.In a large bowl, combine the halved tomatoes and the basil. When pasta has cooled a bit, but not completely, add pasta and stir to combine.When pasta mixture has cooled completely add in proscuitto, and mozzarella balls.In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.Pour dressing over pasta mixture, stir well to combine.Salt and pepper to your taste, although we never do.Makes 10 generous 1 cup servings.Number of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LANC92.

The nutritional information for "Caprese" Pasta Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 261.2

• Total Fat: 11.2 g
• Cholesterol: 26.0 mg
• Sodium: 245.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 11.9 g