Caprese Pasta Salad with Olives
This Caprese Pasta Salad with Olives is the perfect accompaniment to warmer weather. Super bright and fresh for just about any occasion!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 312kcal
Equipment
- Medium sauce pot
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ Lb. Rotini Pasta Cooked Al Dente According to Package Directions and Cooled
- ¾ Cup Mini Mozzarella Balls
- 1 ½ Cups Cherry Tomatoes Quartered
- ½ Cup Fresh Basil leaves Rough Chopped
- ¼ Cup Extra Light Virgin Olive Oil
- ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- ½ Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives Quartered
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice - Juice from ½ Lemon
- Kosher Salt To Taste
- Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pot, bring water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Strain and allow to cool.
- Toss pasta with the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 1mg
