Caprese Pasta Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
A fresh Caprese pasta salad loaded with cherry tomatoes, creamy bocconcini, basil, and crispy prosciutto, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 851kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Package Pasta of choice
- 2 Cups Bocconcini
- 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 Cup Spinach chopped
- ¼ Cup Basil chopped
- 4-6 Pieces Prosciutto
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze
- Salt & Pepper
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 Clove Garlic grated
- 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to box instructions.
- Place prosciutto on the lined baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes until crispy.
- Once pasta is cooked, let it cool and add to a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, spinach, and crumbled crispy prosciutto.
- In a mixing jar, combine all dressing ingredients and mix until combined.
- Dress salad with dressing, top with balsamic glaze and black pepper.
- Toss until pasta is evenly coated, then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 851kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1149IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 3mg