Caprese Bowtie Pasta Salad
Caprese Bowtie Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that typically includes cooked bowtie pasta, fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. bowtie pasta
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons pesto sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ large lemon juiced
- ¼ cup basil fresh, chopped + more for garnish
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese pearl fresh or Ciliegine
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water, adding corn during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
- Drain the pasta and add to a large mixing bowl. Add pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh basil.
- Stir to combine and season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Add the tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls. Gently stir and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marry flavors before serving.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
If fresh mozzarella balls such as Ciliegine or Pearls are not unavailable in your area, simply cut your mozzarella into ½” cubes.
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mg (7%)Sodium: 156mg (7%)Potassium: 377mg (11%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 768IU (15%)Vitamin C: 19mg (23%)Calcium: 244mg (24%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
