This fresh and easy pasta salad combines the fresh flavors of strawberries, mint, and basil with a simply sweetened balsamic dressing for a pasta-fied spin on the classic caprese.
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Keyword caprese salad
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 8 minutesminutes
Total Time 23 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Calories 322kcal
Ingredients
1poundshort pasta
1 pound strawberries, sliced
16ouncesmozzarella balls, drained
½cupthinly sliced red onion
⅓cupthinly slivered fresh basil
⅓cupthinly slivered fresh mint
⅓cupextra virgin olive oil
3tablespoonshoney
2 tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot water to boil and season generously with salt. Boil the pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Lightly rinse so the pasta doesn't stick, then cool.
While the pasta is cooking, slice the strawberries and onions then add to a large bowl with the drained mozzarella balls and herbs. Add the cooled pasta.
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, honey, golden balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the pasta and gently toss. Add more salt and pepper to taste and serve.