Ingredients
What you need
- 220g pasta
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 125g mozzarella
- 1 bunch basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
You'll also need
saucepan, bowl
Recipe
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Lunch recipe
Zesty Caprese Pasta Salad with Lemon and Basil
A tomato, basil, and mozzarella pasta salad with a light dressing.
30 min510 kcal3 base servingsPackableFreshFamily Friendly
ContainsGluten, Milk
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Method
Step by step
Step 1Cook the pasta
Cook 220g pasta in boiling water with a pinch of salt for 9-11 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain well, then spread it out for 2 minutes so the steam escapes.
Step 2Prep the mix-ins
Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the basil. Prepare the mozzarella so it is ready to fold through.
Step 3Make the dressing
Stir lemon with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a little black pepper, and a pinch of salt only if needed.
Step 4Dress while warm
Toss the warm pasta with half the dressing for 30 seconds so it absorbs the flavour instead of sitting plain.
Step 5Fold everything together
Fold through the mozzarella and cherry tomatoes and basil, then add the remaining dressing and toss again.
- Step 6
Pack or serve
Taste and adjust with black pepper and a squeeze of lemon. Serve at room temperature, or cool quickly and keep chilled if packing ahead.
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