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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta SaladIngredients
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Cook pasta and set it aside to let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl add the halved cherry tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella and basil.
  3. Next, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture.
  5. Stir in the cooled pasta. Mix well and let it marinate together for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  6. Give it an extra stir or two before serving it up.