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A close-up of an Easy Italian Pasta Salad with rotini, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella chunks served in a decorative bowl in a kitchen setting.
Melissa Jo

5 Ingredient Caprese Pasta Salad

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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Optional shortcut:
  • Swap homemade dressing for 6–8 oz store-bought Italian dressing

Method
 

  1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cubed mozzarella.
  4. Prepare the Italian dressing mix according to the package instructions (or use store-bought).
  5. Pour dressing over the pasta and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Add chopped fresh basil and gently mix.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours — overnight is even better.

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