SUNDRIED TOMATO, FRESH MOZZARELLA & BASIL SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Serves: 4

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SUNDRIED TOMATO, FRESH MOZZARELLA & BASIL SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Ready in: 30 MinTotal time: 30 Min

This pasta salad is full of crazy-good flavor and the perfect side dish for backyard barbecues and summer picnics; the secret is to toss the warm pasta with the dressing to all it to absorb the goodness! Top it with grilled chicken or shrimp, and you have a marvelous meal.

Ingredients

• 12 sundried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 6 tablespoons good quality olive oil
• 3 roasted garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon capers, drained
• 1/2 pound small shells, fusilli, or other small pasta
• 1 bag of fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 ounces pound fresh mozzarella bocconcini, each small ball of mozzarella cut in half
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup packed basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Instructions

1. 12 sundried tomatoes in oil, drained
2. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3. 6 tablespoons good quality olive oil
4. 3 roasted garlic cloves
5. 1 teaspoon capers, drained
6. 1/2 pound small shells, fusilli, or other small pasta
7. 1 bag of fresh baby spinach leaves
8. 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
9. 8 ounces pound fresh mozzarella bocconcini, each small ball of mozzarella cut in half
10. 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
11. 1 cup packed basil leaves, cut into thin strips

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