Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from ~ ½ lemon)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (from ~ 1 clove)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped basil leaves, packed
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups mozzarella, cut into ½ inch cubes
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Recipe Description
Caprese Pasta Salad – a delicious pasta salad with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese, perfect for the lunchbox, picnics or your next barbeque, this Labor Day weekend or any time.
Fresh cherry tomatoes, basil and cubes of mozzarella along with penne pasta are tossed in a fresh garlicky balsamic vinaigrette. The resulting pasta salad is so fresh, delicious and full of flavor.
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