CAPRESE PASTA SALAD
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lightly packed cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound medium pasta shells, cooked al dente
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, drained
  • 1-2 pints baby grape tomatoes
PREPARATION
  1. Place basil leaves, sea salt, garlic, lemon juice and vinegar into a blender or food processor.
  2. While blending, slowly drizzle olive oil into mixture and continue to blend until a smooth dressing is formed.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together cooled pasta, mozzarella, tomatoes and vinaigrette until lightly coated.
  4. Chill until ready to serve to allow flavors to come together.
Recipe by Bake Love Give at http://bakelovegive.com/caprese-pasta-salad/