Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad
Serves 6 as a side salad

1 lb frozen (or fresh) tortellini
1/4c sundried tomatoes, sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
<1/2 a head of Italian parsley, washed and chopped
1 package basil, rough chopped
1/2 pound marinated mozzarella balls, quartered

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
splash of red wine vinegar
chile flakes
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Boil water for pasta. Cook pasta according to directions on package. Rinse and drain.
2. Assemble salad ingredients. Add pasta to salad bowl.
3. Mix vinaigrette. Adjust to taste.
4. Add vinaigrette to salad. Mix until dressing is thoroughly incorporated.
5. Chill until ready to serve.

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