A large bowl of bowtie pasta tossed with halved cherry tomatoes, creamy white beans, fresh torn basil, and glistening with balsamic dressing.

Caprese Pasta Salad with White Beans

Cold pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, white beans, and a balsamic-olive oil dressing. Light, fresh, and Italian-inspired.

25 min

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Bowtie Pasta
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) Cannellini Beans
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • ⅓ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
  2. Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cold pasta, cherry tomatoes, cannellini beans, and dressing. Toss well.
  4. Fold in fresh torn basil just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories490 kcal
Protein14g
Carbs72g
Fat16g
Fiber8g
Sodium320mg
Sugar8g