Italian · Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad
Cold pasta salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, spinach, and balsamic dressing.
15 minutes prep · 12 minutes cooking · 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Rotini pasta
- 2 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz Mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup Fresh basil
- 5 oz Baby spinach
- 0.75 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
- 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.75 tsp Black pepper
- 0.375 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 0.75 tsp Kosher salt
Directions
- Cook pasta until al dente, rinse cool, and drain thoroughly.
- Halve tomatoes and tear basil.
- Combine pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and spinach.
- Toss with balsamic vinaigrette.
- Chill before serving and refresh with extra dressing if needed.
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