Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• •8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
• •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• •1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• •2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• •Salt, to taste
• •Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.

3. 3

   Add the chopped basil leaves to the bowl with the pasta.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients together.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

7. 7

   Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.