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Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze

An easy strawberry caprese pasta salad that makes a perfect side or a main course! This pasta salad is tossed with a light homemade balsamic glaze and is perfect for spring or summer picnics! Serve it my itself or add in leftover diced chicken!
Course: 30 Minute Meals
Keyword: avocado salad, avocados, basilt, berry salad, caprese, caprese pasta, caprese pasta salad, caprese salad, mozzarella, mozzarella salad, pasta, pasta salad, picnic, potluck, spinach, spring salad, strawberries, strawberry caprese, summer, summer salad
Servings: 5 -6 servings
Author: Marzia

Ingredients

balsamic glaze:

  • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or brown sugar, honey, etc
  • pinch of salt

pasta salad:

  • 10 ounces pasta such as penne, farfelle, etc
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella diced (see note)
  • 8 ounces strawberry halves
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 1 bunch basil leaves torn

Instructions

  • BALSAMIC GLAZE: Combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over high heat, allow the balsamic vinegar mixture to come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and allow to simmer and reduce by half for 15-20 minutes. If it starts reducing too fast, drop the heat to medium-low. The glaze will thicken quite a bit when it cools so allow for it to cool while you boil the pasta.
  • PASTA: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt and allow the pasta to cook as directed on the box, drain well.
  • PASTA SALAD: Combine the pasta, mozzarella, strawberries, baby spinach, avocados and basil in a large bowl, drizzle with desired amount of balsamic glaze, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Mozzarella: I used cherry sized mozzarella balls that I found in the deli section. You can use whatever size you prefer, or just purchase the larger logs/balls and dice them!
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