Caprese Pasta Salad is a bright, tangy summer salad that is perfect to take to a potluck or picnic.
Fresh juicy tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and tender pasta are tossed in a simple dressing and topped with fresh basil.
Ingredients :
1 pound rotini cooked & cooled
3 cups grape tomatoes halved
1 ½ cups cubed mozzarella cheese
½ cup diced red onion
⅓ cup sun dried tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Dressing
½ cup olive oil
3-4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
salt and black pepper
Directions :
Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add tomatoes to the dressing mix and allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Combine pasta, mozzarella, red onion and sun dried tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss with tomato/dressing mixture and season with salt & pepper to taste.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Chop fresh basil. Drizzle salad with balsamic glaze and sprinkle basil on top just before serving.
