Cherry Caprese Pasta Salad
Carbohydrates 31g
Protein 16g
Fat 15g
Saturated Fat 4g
Fiber 8g
Sugar 9g
Ingredients
- 1 box (8 oz) Banza pasta, or pasta of choice
- 1 cup cherries pitted and quarted
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls quartered
- 2 cups arugula lightly packed
- 1 cup basil roughly chopped or torn
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 small shallot finely diced
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallots, and maple syrup or honey to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Drain pasta and allow to cool. Pour dressing over cooked pasta and stir to combine
- Add cherries, mozzarella, arugula, and basil to the bowl with the pasta. Mix well.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze (optional) Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Store in fridge for 3-5 days.
Notes
*The nutrition figures above are for one serving (six servings total) and should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in foods, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
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