Best Caprese Pasta Salad

rich olive oil and a sweet splash of balsamic glaze. It’s light, nourishing, and on point for everything from chill lunches to chic garden parties.

ORIGIN & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE

The Caprese salad (Insalata Caprese) has roots in Capri, Italy, where simplicity reigns and every ingredient is honored. Traditionally served as an antipasto, it features the colors of the Italian flag: red (tomatoes), white (mozzarella), and green (basil). It’s all about seasonal, sun-ripened produce and minimal intervention—a reminder that less is more when the quality is high.

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