Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese Pasta Salad is made with whole wheat pasta, a healthy source of complex carbohydrates that will help keep you full longer. One serving provide 31 grams of carbohydrate and 4 grams of fiber! Elevate your mealtime experience with the vibrant flavors of this Caprese Pasta Salad!

Ingredient List

For the Pasta Salad:

1 (13.25 ounce) box whole-wheat penne (or other shape) pasta
4 medium tomatoes, chopped or 1 pound grape tomatoes, halved
½ pound fresh low-fat, Mozzarella cheese, in ½” cubes or fresh Mozzarella “pearls”
⅓ cup chopped fresh sweet basil

For the Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

For the pasta salad

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add tomatoes, cheese and sweet basil.
In a separate small bowl, combine oil, seasoning, vinegar and salt (if using). Add to pasta mixture and chill.

Nutrition information

One serving provides approximately: 266 Calories, 9 g Protein, 31 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 12 g Fat (4 g saturated), 18 mg Cholesterol, 1 mcg Folate, 1 mg Iron, 22 mg Sodium.
Love pasta? Try our Chicken Enchilada Mac & Cheese. Want to learn more about the wheat that you eat? Check out Justin Knopf’s Family Farm Story!

Instructions

Step 1 of

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add tomatoes, cheese and sweet basil.
In a separate small bowl, combine oil, seasoning, vinegar and salt (if using). Add to pasta mixture and chill.
One serving provides approximately: 266 Calories, 9 g Protein, 31 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 12 g Fat (4 g saturated), 18 mg Cholesterol, 1 mcg Folate, 1 mg Iron, 22 mg Sodium.
Love pasta? Try our Chicken Enchilada Mac & Cheese. Want to learn more about the wheat that you eat? Check out Justin Knopf’s Family Farm Story!