Caprese Pasta Salad - Great Cold or Warm! - The Chunky Chef

"Caprese pasta salad made with juicy tomatoes, marinated fresh mozzarella cheese, fragrant fresh basil, and a mouthwatering homemade Italian vinaigrette!..."

INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup olive oil (extra virgin is best)
4 - 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp capers, drained and roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz bocconcini mozzarella (or fresh mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
12 oz dried orecchiette pasta (or other short cut pasta)
3 Tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional)
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