Description
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad featuring fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant basil—perfect for sunny picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the cherry tomatoes and chiffonade the fresh basil.
- Make the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
- Combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve garnished with additional basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Customize with grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, or roasted peppers for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, caprese salad, summer recipes, picnic food