"Pesto, Pepper and Sopressato Pasta Salad - perfect for picnics, parties and potlucks!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound pasta*, cooked according to package directions and drained
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1/3 cup pesto
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or a bit more if the pesto is really thick
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 large bell pepper, diced small, I used golden, but any color bell pepper is fine
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4 ounces Sopressata**, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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fresh herb leaves, for garnish if desired