caprese pasta salad by laura vitale

Name: Caprese Pasta Salad by Laura Vitale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) orecchiette pasta or any other short cut pasta, cooked according to package instructions and cooled; 1 pint(s) cherry tomatoes, halved; 8 ounce(s) ball of fresh mozzarella, cubed; 1 cup(s) fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/2 clove(s) garlic, finely minced; - salt and pepper to taste

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Sandy Miller

Miami, FL

Updated on May 13, 2018

Easy summer salad, very refreshing. Great for potlucks.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 to 12 depending on the serving size

Ingredients

8 ounces orecchiette pasta or any other short cut pasta, cooked according to package instructions and cooled
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces ball of fresh mozzarella, cubed
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 clove garlic, finely minced
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make caprese pasta salad by laura vitale

Step 1

In a blender add the basil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Turn the blender on and when the basil has turned into paste, drizzle in the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a large bowl add the mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and basil vinaigrette. Toss everything to combine and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
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