Caprese Pasta Tomato Mozzarella (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Vinaigrette Dressing
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 clove minced garlic
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Caprese Pasta Salad
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1/2 pound dried pasta (farfalle or other small pasta)
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8 ounces mozzarella pearls or cubed fresh mozzarella
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2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until fully emulsified. Set aside.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and sliced basil leaves. Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette dressing and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
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Serve the pasta salad immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh basil for presentation.