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Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad is fresh yet satisfyingly delicious loaded with balsamic chicken, juicy tomatoes, buttery mozzarella, fresh basil and creamy Avocado Pesto Dressing! This salad boasts layers of flavor that elevates it to a MUST MAKE Pasta Salad! It makes a fabulous light lunch or dinner that is healthy yet tastes luxuriously delicious.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook pasta in generously salted water just until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
2
Meanwhile, add chicken to a large serving bowl (whatever you are going to make salad in). Add 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
balsamic vinegar2 tablespoonsDijon mustard1 teaspoonteaspoon salt1/4salt1 teaspoon
3
Add All of the Avocado Pesto ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Add additional milk if needed to thin to pourable consistency.
4
Add pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and pine nuts to a bowl and toss to combine. Stir in the desired amount of dressing (you may not use all of the dressing). Cover and chill in the refrigerator for ⏱️ 30-60 minutes. Chill any remaining dressing separately. When ready to serve, stir in spinach and additional dressing if needed. Best if served within one hour.
chopped basil2 tablespoonscup basil pesto1/2
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