Light and Delicious Caprese Pasta Salad

September 30, 2015

Whether you’re looking for a salad that’s quick and easy to put together for a family gathering or you just want something light and flavorful for lunch, this caprese pasta salad is a great option. I’ve liked pasta salad since I was a kid. Back then, my favorite was the deli pasta salad with the tri-color rotini, black olives and the chunks of meat and cheese. The downside was that those pasta salads were always heavily doused in Italian dressing.

1 pound (1 box) fusilli or bow tie pasta
Handful of fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 pound fresh mozzarella
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Bring a pot of water to boil on the stove, add a small amount of salt. 2. Boil the pasta according to the box directions. 3. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water. 4. Put the pasta into a large...
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Nutritions

Calories
2334

Sodium
2861mg
119% DV

Fat
194g
298% DV

Protein
104g
208% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV

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