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Caprese Pasta Salad

A delicious twist on a classic!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. farfalle pasta
  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese cubed or balled
  • ¼ c. basil leaves sliced thinly
Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ c. olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Begin by cooking your pasta according to directions for al dente and finish by rinsing the cooked pasta in cold water. Then in your serving bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, pasta, and basil and toss until well mixed. Next, in a small mixing bowl, whisk the ingredients for the balsamic vinaigrette together. Then drizzle over the pasta and other ingredients. Lastly, toss everything until well coated and garnish with basil leaves. Serve cold and enjoy!