Name: Sweet Basil Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 8 oz short cut pasta; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 8 ounces pearl mozzarella; ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced into ribbons; Flaky salt, for finishing; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 packed cup fresh basil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Ingredients

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For the Pasta Salad

8 oz short cut pasta
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces pearl mozzarella
¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced into ribbons
Flaky salt, for finishing

For the Creamy Sweet Basil Dressing

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 packed cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and heavily salt it. Cook your pasta according to package directions until tender. Drain and rinse with cool water.
While the pasta cooks, make the dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 packed cup basil, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Blend until completely smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 8 oz mozzarella, and ¼ cup basil ribbons.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until evenly coated.
Finish with flaky salt and extra basil ribbons before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Mains
Method: Stovetop