Caprese Pasta Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes

Caprese Pasta Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes

This Caprese Pasta Salad is made with fresh mozzarella, basil, and deliciously juicy sun-dried tomatoes, then covered in a homemade herb dressing. Drizzle with a balsamic reduction and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an amazing salad that will become your new favorite!

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Ingredients

• 16 oz bowtie pasta
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped into small pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped into ribbons
• 1 (8 oz) jar julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs
• 2 teaspoons + 3/4 cup Balsamic vinegar, divided
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• fresh black pepper, to taste
• grated parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)

Instructions

To make the pasta salad:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, fresh mozzarella, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes with a small amount of oil from the jar. Save whatever oil is left in the jar to moisten the pasta salad later.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons of Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, dried basil and pepper to taste. Pour over the pasta and .............
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Original Recipe Article from belleofthekitchen.com

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