Description
Caprese Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its delightful combination of fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make salad features al dente farfalle pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a quick weeknight meal, this versatile salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Enjoy it as a light main course or serve it alongside grilled proteins for a satisfying feast that everyone at your table will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 strips prosciutto
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (halved)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange prosciutto on a foiled baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until crispy.
- Dice the cooled prosciutto into desired sizes.
- Cook farfalle in boiling water according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cool water.
- Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, grated garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with the vinaigrette, diced prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil. Toss well and serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg