Description
This caprese pastina salad is a twist on pasta salad using classic caprese ingredients! It’s made with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and herby pesto, tossed with tiny pastina for a light but satisfying pasta salad.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pastina
- 1 pint of halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 ounces mozzarella pearls (or diced fresh mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup walnut pesto or store-bought pesto
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Drizzle of balsamic glaze for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, cook the pastina according to package directions until al dente. Drain and add to a bowl. Allow to cool to room temperature. If you are short on time, you can rinse the pasta under cold water in a strainer before adding it to your bowl.
- Once the pastina has cooled, add the pesto, and stir until it is evenly mixed. Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh basil, and drizzle with balsamic glaze. You can serve immediately, or place it in the refrigerator for one hour to let the salad meld.