{"id":273514,"date":"2025-06-04T21:34:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T21:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe-love-and-lemons\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T21:34:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T21:34:51","slug":"caprese-pasta-salad-recipe-love-and-lemons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=273514","title":{"rendered":"Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe &#8211; Love and Lemons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"first-sentence\">This Caprese pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer picnics! It&#8217;s super bright and fresh, filled with tomatoes, basil, and a light balsamic dressing.<\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pastsa-salad-1.jpg\" alt=\"Caprese pasta salad\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1740 \/ 2256\" width=\"1740\" height=\"2256\" data-pin-description=\"This Caprese pasta salad recipe is easy and delicious! Filled with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, it's perfect for summer picnics.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pastsa-salad-1.jpg 1740w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pastsa-salad-1-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pastsa-salad-1-790x1024.jpg 790w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pastsa-salad-1-77x100.jpg 77w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pastsa-salad-1-580x752.jpg 580w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pastsa-salad-1-1160x1504.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 960px) 580px, 100vw\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pastsa-salad-1.jpg&amp;description=This+Caprese+pasta+salad+recipe+is+easy+and+delicious%21+Filled+with+tomatoes%2C+basil%2C+and+fresh+mozzarella%2C+it%27s+perfect+for+summer+picnics.')\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This Caprese pasta salad recipe is practically summer in a bowl! <\/b>As you can probably tell from its name, it\u2019s a delicious fusion of two summer favorites: pasta salad and Italian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-salad\/\">Caprese salad.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you ask me, it\u2019s a match made in heaven. A classic Caprese salad is bursting with fresh summer flavor, thanks to the famous combination of creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil. But it isn\u2019t as packable as pasta salad, a staple at picnics and potlucks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This easy Caprese pasta salad recipe combines the best of both. <\/strong>You get all the fresh flavor of a Caprese salad in a picnic-friendly pasta salad form. And it\u2019s not just good for picnics and cookouts\u2014I also love meal prepping this salad for a fresh summer lunch!<\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84809 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHdpZHRoPScxNzQwJyBoZWlnaHQ9JzI0MDYnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Caprese pasta salad ingredients\" width=\"1740\" height=\"2406\" data-pin-description=\"This Caprese pasta salad recipe is easy and delicious! Filled with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, it's perfect for summer picnics.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe.jpg 1740w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe-741x1024.jpg 741w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe-72x100.jpg 72w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe-580x802.jpg 580w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe-1160x1604.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 580px, 100vw\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-recipe.jpg&amp;description=This+Caprese+pasta+salad+recipe+is+easy+and+delicious%21+Filled+with+tomatoes%2C+basil%2C+and+fresh+mozzarella%2C+it%27s+perfect+for+summer+picnics.')\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Make Caprese Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<p>You can find the complete Caprese pasta salad recipe with measurements at the bottom of this post. For now, here\u2019s a quick overview of how it goes:<\/p>\n<h4>Caprese Pasta Salad Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Unsurprisingly, this Caprese pasta salad starts with\u00a0<strong>tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella<\/strong>\u2014the star ingredients in a classic Caprese salad. Cherry or grape tomatoes are best in this salad\u2014they hold their shape and have a delicious super-sweet flavor. They go well with \u201cciliegine,\u201d or cherry-size, mozzarella balls.<\/li>\n<li>I also use <strong>red onion and pecorino cheese <\/strong>in the salad. They add nice savory depth.<\/li>\n<li>I round it out with pasta (of course!). I think screw-shaped <strong>cavatappi<\/strong> are really fun here, but another short pasta like fusilli or rotini would work well too.<\/li>\n<li>A<strong> simple dressing<\/strong> ties it all all together. Made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice, it adds bright, tangy flavor to the salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Find the complete recipe with measurements below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84807 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHdpZHRoPScxNzQwJyBoZWlnaHQ9JzIzMTQnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, and red onion in a bowl\" width=\"1740\" height=\"2314\" data-pin-description=\"This Caprese pasta salad recipe is easy and delicious! Filled with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, it's perfect for summer picnics.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-2.jpg 1740w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-2-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-2-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-2-75x100.jpg 75w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-2-580x771.jpg 580w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-2-1160x1543.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 580px, 100vw\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-2.jpg&amp;description=This+Caprese+pasta+salad+recipe+is+easy+and+delicious%21+Filled+with+tomatoes%2C+basil%2C+and+fresh+mozzarella%2C+it%27s+perfect+for+summer+picnics.')\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To make the salad, start by cooking the pasta.\u00a0<\/strong>Two big tips here:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cook the pasta until it\u2019s slightly\u00a0<em>past\u00a0<\/em>al dente.<\/strong> I will always tell you to cook your pasta just until al dente when you\u2019re making a hot pasta dish. But for a cold pasta salad, it\u2019s better for the pasta to be a little softer. That way, it will stay tender once it cools. (Al dente pasta would harden!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>After cooking, allow the pasta to cool.\u00a0<\/strong>If you toss the hot pasta with the other salad ingredients right away, the fresh basil and onion will wilt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>While the pasta cools, make the salad dressing. <\/strong>Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic, grated pecorino, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Next, assemble the salad. <\/strong>Add the cooled pasta and toss to coat in the dressing, then add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, and basil and toss again. Top with shaved pecorino and gently toss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before serving,\u00a0<\/strong>season to taste and garnish with more basil.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84808 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHdpZHRoPScxNzQwJyBoZWlnaHQ9JzIzNzUnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tossing Caprese pasta salad in mixing bowl\" width=\"1740\" height=\"2375\" data-pin-description=\"This Caprese pasta salad recipe is easy and delicious! Filled with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, it's perfect for summer picnics.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-3.jpg 1740w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-3-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-3-750x1024.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-3-73x100.jpg 73w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-3-580x792.jpg 580w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-3-1160x1583.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 580px, 100vw\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-3.jpg&amp;description=This+Caprese+pasta+salad+recipe+is+easy+and+delicious%21+Filled+with+tomatoes%2C+basil%2C+and+fresh+mozzarella%2C+it%27s+perfect+for+summer+picnics.')\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What to Serve with Caprese Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<p><strong>This Caprese pasta salad is a great side dish for summer cookouts and picnics. <\/strong>Serve it with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/best-veggie-burger-recipe\/\">veggie burgers<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/black-bean-burger-recipe\/\">black bean burgers<\/a> and other summery sides like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/grilled-corn-on-the-cob\/\">grilled corn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/potato-salad-recipe\/\">potato salad<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/coleslaw-recipe\/\">coleslaw<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I also love it for lunch.\u00a0<\/strong>It pairs perfectly with a side of fresh fruit!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tip:\u00a0<\/em>Make this a heartier lunch salad by adding chickpeas for plant-based protein.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<h2>Make-Ahead and Storage Tips<\/h2>\n<p>This salad keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meal prep tip: <\/strong>The salad holds up longer without the basil, for up to 4 days in the fridge. When I meal prep it for a week of lunches, I keep the basil separate, sprinkling it over an individual serving when I\u2019m ready to eat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84811 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHdpZHRoPScxNzQwJyBoZWlnaHQ9JzE3NDAnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Caprese pasta salad recipe\" width=\"1740\" height=\"1740\" data-pin-description=\"This Caprese pasta salad recipe is easy and delicious! Filled with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella, it's perfect for summer picnics.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad.jpg 1740w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-846x846.jpg 846w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-282x282.jpg 282w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-158x158.jpg 158w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-1160x1160.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 580px, 100vw\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/caprese-pasta-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad.jpg&amp;description=This+Caprese+pasta+salad+recipe+is+easy+and+delicious%21+Filled+with+tomatoes%2C+basil%2C+and+fresh+mozzarella%2C+it%27s+perfect+for+summer+picnics.')\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>More Pasta Salad Recipes to Try<\/h2>\n<p>If you love this recipe, try one of these fresh pasta salads next:<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-84813\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"84813\" data-servings=\"6\"><a name=\"recipe-form\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-love-and-lemons\">\n<div class=\"recipe-image-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-846x846.jpg 846w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-282x282.jpg 282w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-158x158.jpg 158w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-1160x1160.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.loveandlemons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/caprese-pasta-salad.jpg 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 580px, 100vw\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Caprese Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Serves <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-84813 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-bold\" data-recipe=\"84813\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This Caprese pasta salad recipe is easy, fresh, and delicious! A perfect summer side dish, it&#8217;s filled with cherry tomatoes, basil, creamy mozzarella, and a light balsamic vinaigrette. Find make-ahead tips in the blog post above!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-104702376\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-104702376\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-84813-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"84813\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-84813-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 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