5 Ingredient Caprese Pasta Salad
Fresh, easy, and packed with flavor, this Italian pasta salad is made with fusilli, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil tossed in zesty Italian dressing. It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for BBQs, parties, or meal prep — and tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fusilli pasta
- 2 pints tri-color cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese cubed
- 2 oz fresh basil chopped
- 1 packet Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix prepared according to package
Optional shortcut:
- Swap homemade dressing for 6–8 oz store-bought Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cubed mozzarella.
- Prepare the Italian dressing mix according to the package instructions (or use store-bought).
- Pour dressing over the pasta and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Add chopped fresh basil and gently mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours — overnight is even better.
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