Nutritious Meal June Feature – Caprese Pasta Salad

We are in the midst of summer, so there’s no better place for this refreshing pasta salad. Built from whole food ingredients, easyt to whip up, and tasting phenomenal, this is perfect for your next meal prep, family dinner

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn’t your average pasta salad. It’s built on Brami Protein Pasta, which is made with only two simple ingredients: Beans and Flour! Brami is an Italy crafted pasta that packs more protein and fiber than your typical pasta, so every bite is working for you — not leaving you hungry within the minutes, but keeping you satiated for hours. Toss in some juicy cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil, and you’ve got a colorful dish that no only looks amazing, but tastes incredibly refreshing. Pairing this with an ice cold glass of lemonade (recipe coming soon!) or some watermelon is the perfect meal after a hot summer day!

Key Benefits

• Loaded with fiber and protein, keeping you full and preventing late night snacking
• Meal Prep Friendly
• Low-Stress, Casual, Simple Preparation
• Like all Raise The Rouf Recipes, it tastes great while also serving to nourish your body!

Ingredients

Salad:

• Brami Protein Pasta – 1lb/16oz
• Cherry Tomatoes – About 20oz (you can halve these if you’d prefer smaller pieces, but you don’t even half to do that if you don’t want!)
• Mozzarella Pearls – 8oz
• Fresh Basil – as much as your heart desires! My recommendation is anywhere from 1/4 – 1/2 cup, chopped
• Chickpeas (15oz can; optional — great for an even higher bump in protein and fiber!)

Dressing:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1/2 cup (or 8 Tbsp)
• Balsamic vinegar – 1/4 cup (or 4 Tbsp)
• Minced garlic – 2 cloves
• Dried oregano – 1 tsp
• Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Feel free to taste as you go and adjust quantities to create a dressing to the taste of your liking!

How to Make It

Step 1: Cook the pasta. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add in pasta, and cook for 9-11 minutes (per box instructions). Drain and rinse with cold water. {While the pasta is cooking, gather and chop the rest of your ingredients

Step 2: Create the dressing. Whisk together the EVOO, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 3: Assemble. At this point, you should have everything out in front of you, as seen in the image below) From here, all that;’s left is adding in the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil, and drained chickpeas (if using). Pour the dressing over everything and give the pot a good mix!

Step 4: Serve + Storage. Whether it’s with the peace of your presence, or your surrounded by loved ones, enjoy a nice refreshing dinner! For best results, consume within 3-5 days.

Wrap Up

If you like this recipe and/or have any tips or questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment, and I’ll be sure to get back to you in a timely manner! Also, feel free to check out the pasta used for this recipe over at the shop page.

Thank you for your support. Keep making the small choices to help you WIN THE DAY!