Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil leaves and cheese-filled pasta tossed in a classic balsamic dressing……tis the season for a pasta salad! Hello warm weather! Hello dining al fresco! Hello pasta salads!
I’m in my happy place whenever I’m relaxing and dining in the fresh air and sunshine. A pasta salad is a must-have at any outdoor dining experience and Balsamic Pasta Salad Caprese will quickly become a must-have pasta salad! Fire up the grill, open the wine and round out your open-air dining menu with Balsamic Pasta Salad Caprese.
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- 4 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 pkg. (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini, cooked, drained and run under cold water to cool
- 1 cup heirloom tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup bocconcini, halved, about 4 ounces
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- In serving dish whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, kosher salt and sugar until blended.
- Stir in tortellini, tomatoes, bocconcini, shredded Parmesan and basil until evenly coated.
- Makes 5 cups.
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