Caprese Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 160 g Pasta (short, e.g., rotini or penne)
• 200 g Cherry tomatoes
• 120 g Fresh mozzarella
• 10 g Fresh basil
• 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt(optional)
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, then drain and rinse briefly with cool water to cool quickly.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, tear the basil leaves, and cut the fresh mozzarella into bite-size pieces.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then toss gently to coat.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper if needed. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour.