This Low Calorie High Protein Caprese Pasta Salad is just 106 calories and has 8.9g of protein per 1/2 cup. Perfect for a snack or side dish!
I made it with protein pasta, saving 100’s of calories, lots of carbs, and (best of all) boosting the protein a lot!
This healthy caprese pasta salad is great as a side dish, and is best served cold. Making it great for potlucks, parties, and meal prep.
Low Calorie High Protein Caprese Pasta Salad
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Ingredients in Healthy Caprese Pasta Salad
As I noted above, I used protein pasta to make this recipe (see the recipe card for more information on which brand) but you could use any pasta you like.
Same with the tomatoes and mozzarella, you can get large tomatoes and chop them, and a big ball of mozzarella and cube it.
Shopping List for Healthy Caprese Pasta Salad:
- Chickpea Penne Pasta
- Low Calorie Pesto (or store-bought)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Cherry tomates
- Mini mozzarella balls (or cubed mozzarella)
- Fresh basil
How to Make Healthy Caprese Pasta Salad
I like serve this healthy pasta salad cold, which is great because it means I can make it ahead of time.
But you can serve it hot or room temperature too. Choose what sounds best to you. No matter how you serve it, this low calorie pasta salad is yummy!
How to Make Healthy Caprese Pasta Salad:
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to the directions on the package.
- Drain and add the pasta to a large bowl, add in the pesto, balsamic vinegar, slat and pepper.
- Toss well to combine and then leave to cool to room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes, mozzarella and the basil.
- Toss again to combine ingredients, then cover and chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
- Serve cold.
Low Calorie High Protein Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
This low calorie protein pasta salad is easy and yummy! I know you’ll love it! Here are some more low calorie pasta recipes I think you’ll love.
More Low Calorie Pasta Recipes:
Low Calorie High Protein Caprese Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) box Chickpea Penne Pasta
- ¼ cup Low Calorie Pesto or store-bought
- 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 15 cherry tomates quartered
- 6 oz mini mozzarella balls or cubed mozzarella
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to the directions on the package.
- Drain and add the pasta to a large bowl, add in the pesto, balsamic vinegar, slat and pepper.
- Toss well to combine and then leave to cool to room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes, mozzarella and the basil.
- Toss again to combine ingredients, then cover and chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
- Serve cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Caprese Pasta Salad
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