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Caprese Pasta Salad
Course:
Main Dishes, Salads
Cuisine:
Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian
Ingredients
6
oz
red onion
diced
1
pt
grape tomato
halved
1
lb
mozzarella
fresh, diced
1
cup
basil
fresh, chopped or julienned
1
lb
pasta
(I recommend cavatappi pasta)
1/4
cup
balsamic vinegar
3/4
cup
olive oil
extra virgin
salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta according to directions on package.
Drain pasta & set aside to cool.
When pasta is cool, toss with diced onion, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil.
Pour the balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Season with salt & pepper.
Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
I was in a hurry & didn't have time to allow the pasta to cool on its own so I just ran cold water over the noodles.