Caprese Pasta salad loaded with all your favorites from a tradition caprese with pasta plus the crunch of pine nuts.

We had a cookout up in the canyon, and I brought this Caprese Pasta salad and it was so good! It’s always a good sign when nothing is left in the bowl when it’s time to go home. This salad is always a hit at big family gatherings.
If you have a bunch of cherry or grape tomatoes to put to good use, this is the salad. I love a classic and simple caprese salad, you just can’t beat it. If you’re looking for something a little more substantial, this salad makes a great side for a BBQ, picnic or cookout.

What you need to make this caprese pasta salad:

1 package penne pasta cooked al dente and chilled
1 package fresh parmesan cheese grated
1 cup pine nuts
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
1 cup basil leaves sliced thin, chiffonade style
1/2 bottle your favorite balsamic salad dressing

How to make caprese pasta salad

-Have all ingredients chilled ready to go in a big bowl.
-Shake the dressing and toss the salad with one half of the bottle of the balsamic salad dressing.

Caprese Pasta Salad

The classic flavors of a Caprese Salad with pasta and pine nuts. We love this salad!

Author Kami - NoBiggie.net

Ingredients

1 package penne pasta cooked al dente and chilled
1 package fresh parmesan cheese grated
1 cup pine nuts
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
1 cup basil leaves sliced thin, chiffonade style
1/2 bottle your favorite balsamic salad dressing

Instructions

Have all ingredients chilled ready to go in a big bowl.
Shake the dressing and toss the salad with one half of the bottle of the balsamic salad dressing.

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This is the type of balsamic dressing we use, and it tastes so good with this salad!