Side dishe for 8

Caprese Pasta Salad with cherry and grape tomatoes

Name: Caprese Pasta Salad with cherry and grape tomatoes
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp fine sea salt (optional); 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves; 1 clove garlic; 8 oz small mozzarella balls; 3 cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (optional); balsamic glaze (optional)

$4.27for 420 minServes 8

Fusilli cooks until tender, then cools with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a bright lemon garlic dressing.

Caprese Pasta Salad with cherry and grape tomatoes with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 16 oz$0.30/oz typical	16 oz	$4.77Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.54

Swaps

Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegar

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.07 per serving$4.27 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 clove garlic
8 oz small mozzarella balls
3 cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
balsamic glaze (optional)

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the fusilli until tender according to the package time.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic in a large bowl.
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cool water until no longer hot.
Add the pasta, mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and basil to the dressing.
Toss gently until coated, then chill or serve at room temperature.