Caprese Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is protein-packed and perfect as a side dish for a summer BBQ or as a meal on its own!
Equipment
- Pasta Pot
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 6 cups cooked protein pasta 12 oz boxed cooked
- 1.5 cup mozzarella pearls chopped in half
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta of choice according to package instructions, drain, and set aside to cool.
- Chop your tomatoes, mozzarella, and bail and add to your cooled pasta.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over pasta salad. Mix well to fully coat. Enjoy immediately or let it sit in the fridge for a few hours (or overnight) to marinate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy!
Notes
*You can lower the calories/ WW points per serving by using a low carb pasta and adding some grilled boneless skinless chicken breast to up the protein
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
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