Description
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad combining the classic Caprese ingredients with chicken for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad, pasta salad, chicken salad, Italian salad