The Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe TikTok Can't Get Enough of!

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cubed cheddar

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers similar acidity at a lower cost.

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, according to package instructions.

Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to cool.

In a large bowl, combine the boiled pasta, pesto, fresh mozzarella cubes, halved cherry tomatoes, and optional oven roasted cherry tomatoes.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Add fresh lemon juice and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Top with freshly grated vegetarian parmesan, finely chopped basil, and additional black pepper before serving.

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