Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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• 2-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ pound dried pasta (farfalle or other small pasta works best)
• 8 ounces mozzarella pearls (or cubed fresh mozzarella)
• 2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in half
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
• 1 clove minced garlic

On Hand

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Make vinaigrette: To a small bowl or jar with a lid, add olive oil , balsamic vinegar , lemon juice, garlic , italian seasoning , salt , and black pepper . Whisk or shake until all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• To a large bowl add cooked pasta, tomatoes , mozzarella pearls, and basil . Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead

• iDrizzle on 3/4 of dressing, toss, cover, and store the pasta salad and remaining dressing in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Uncover, drizzle with dressing, toss and serve.