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Caprese Pasta Salad with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Caprese Pasta Salad with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small glass jar
  • Large pot

Ingredients

White Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp of sugar
  • 1 clove of garlic minced finely
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Pasta Salad:

  • 8 oz gemelli pasta cooked per instructions
  • A handful of grape tomatoes
  • Mozzarella cheese diced into small cubes
  • Fresh basil chiffonade

Instructions

  • Make the vinaigrette by whisking all the ingredients in a small glass jar, until well combined. Side Note: We like a tangy vinaigrette, if you don't use less vinegar.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water, per instructions; drain and place in a bowl.
  • Immediately dress the hot pasta by pouring some of the well-whisked vinaigrette on the pasta and stir to combine; set aside to cool completely and allow flavors to soak into the pasta.
  • Finish the salad once the pasta has cooled completely, add the grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese cubes, fresh basil, and more of the well-whisked vinaigrette, to taste; toss to coat evenly.  Serve and enjoy!