Name: Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad: The Best Summer Side Dish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini or penne pasta; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained and halved; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad: The Best Summer Side Dish

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Make this easy, make ahead creamy Caprese pasta salad for your next potluck or picnic. It features fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in a rich, creamy dressing.

Author: sophia collins
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 pound rotini or penne pasta
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained and halved
1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta cools, prepare the creamy dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Fold in the chopped fresh basil and the grated Parmesan cheese.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend. This is a great make ahead pasta salad.

Notes

For a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing mixture.
This cold pasta salad with creamy dressing tastes best when served chilled, making it an ideal easy picnic side dish.
Find more summer pasta salad ideas on our Pinterest account.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 450
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 2
Protein: 15
Cholesterol: 40

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