caprese pasta salad

Pasta

Caprese Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS :

    • 8 ounces whole-wheat or brown rice rotini or fusilli

    • ¼ cup lemon juice

    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

    • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

    • 1 teaspoon honey

    • ¾ teaspoon salt

    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

    • 1 ¼ cups cherry tomatoes, halved

    • 4 ounces mozzarella pearls

    • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil, plus small leaves for garnish

Recipe Description

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.

  2. Whisk lemon juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, honey, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Gently stir in tomatoes, mozzarella and the pasta. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir in sliced basil just before serving. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.