Caprese pasta salad

Easy peasy Caprese pasta salad with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and basil is a delicious side dish recipe served with easy lemon vinaigrette.

📝 Ingredients

• 500 g (1lb) pasta
• 300 g (10oz) mozzarella ((I used bocconcini) )
• 3 cups tomatoes (roughly chopped )
• 1/2 cup basil (thinly sliced )
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ((Balsamic vinegar is a good substitute) )
• 1-2 tsp salt (The dressing needs to be very well seasoned to make sure the pasta isn't bland once mixed.)
• 1 tsp black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta of your choice and cook until al dente. Depending on the shape and size of your pasta, this could be 8-12 minutes.
2. 2Drain the pasta then rinse under cold water. Place the drained pasta in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3Halve or chop the tomatoes (depending on their size) and place in a the bowl with the pasta. Repeat with the mozzarella.
4. 4Stack the basil leaves and roll then thinly slice thinly. Add to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
5. 5To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. 6Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. This salad can be eaten at room temperature or stored in the fridge for an hour before serving.