This Caprese pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer picnics! It's super bright and fresh, filled with tomatoes, basil, and a light balsamic dressing.Jump to recipe This Caprese pasta salad recipe is practically summer in a bowl! As you can probably tell from its name, it’s a delicious fusion of two summer favorites: pasta salad and Italian Caprese salad.If you ask me, it’s a match made in heaven.A classic Caprese salad is bursting with fresh summer flavor, thanks to the famous combination of creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil.

But it isn’t as packable as pasta salad, a staple at picnics and potlucks.This easy Caprese pasta salad recipe combines the best of both.You get all the fresh flavor of a Caprese salad in a picnic-friendly pasta salad form.And it’s not just good for picnics and cookouts—I also love meal prepping this salad for a fresh summer lunch! How to Make Caprese Pasta SaladYou can find the complete Caprese pasta salad recipe with measurements at the bottom of this post.

For now, here’s a quick overview of how it goes:Caprese Pasta Salad IngredientsUnsurprisingly, this Caprese pasta salad starts with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella—the star ingredients in a classic Caprese salad.Cherry or grape tomatoes are best in this salad—they hold their shape and have a delicious super-sweet flavor.They go well with “ciliegine,” or cherry-size, mozzarella balls.

I also use red onion and pecorino cheese in the salad.T

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