Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella
Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. It's made with whole wheat pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Italian seasoning. The pasta salad is tossed in a light and tangy dressing made with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and it's seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's sure to please everyone at your table.
The Caprese salad is a classic Italian dish that is made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. It is said to have originated on the island of Capri in the early 1900s. The colors of the salad are said to represent the Italian flag: green for the basil, white for the mozzarella, and red for the tomatoes. Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella is a variation on the classic Caprese salad that uses whole wheat pasta instead of fresh mozzarella. This makes the dish more filling and satisfying, and it also gives it a nutty flavor. The pasta salad is also tossed in a light and tangy dressing made with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and it's seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's sure to please everyone at your table.
Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Pasta Salad with Whole Wheat Pasta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound whole wheat pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The use of whole wheat pasta gives the dish a nutty flavor and makes it more filling and satisfying.
  • The light and tangy dressing made with balsamic vinegar and olive oil adds a bright and flavorful touch to the dish.
  • The Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper add depth and flavor to the dish.
  • The fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil give the dish a classic Caprese flavor.