Description
A refreshing twist on a classic dish, Peach Caprese Pasta Salad features sweet, juicy peaches combined with creamy mozzarella and vibrant arugula, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta (penne
- cavatappi
- spiral
- etc.)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (pearls or a ball cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
- 3 medium peaches
- pitted and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- halved
- 1 cup firmly-packed arugula
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- minced
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, fresh mozzarella, peaches, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and minced basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using grilled peaches or adding nuts such as walnuts or pine nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Peach Caprese Pasta Salad, summer salad, pasta salad, fresh peaches, caprese salad