Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Pasta Salad

  • 1 lb pasta (fusilli, gemelli, or casarcce)*
  • 2 c coarsely chopped castelvetrano olives*
  • 4 c semi-dried cherry tomatoes*
  • 3 tbsp capers*
  • 8 oz mozzarella balls*
  • 1/4 c balsamic vinegar*
  • 1/2 c olive oil*
  • 1 c chopped fresh basil
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Transfer to large bowl. Combine olives, tomatoes, capers & mozzarella with pasta.  Whisk balsamic vinegar & olive oil, then toss to coat.  Add basil, salt & pepper to taste. Toss to coat.

*Products can be found at Vine & Olive