Caprese Pasta Salad

Name: Caprese Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1 pound box fusilli pasta, cooked, drained, and chilled; 1 tablespoon Italian Salad Dressing Mix; 2/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2/3 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved; 1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded or torn; 1 cup arugula; fresh cracked pepper to taste

This recipe keeps it pretty simple, with the exception of adding arugula. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables into the mix. Sometimes I like adding green olives and shaved zucchini.

Yield: 4 large servings

Ingredients

1 pound box fusilli pasta, cooked, drained, and chilled
1 tablespoon Italian Salad Dressing Mix
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2/3 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded or torn
1 cup arugula
fresh cracked pepper to taste

Preparation Instructions:

1. Whisk together vinegar, oil, and dressing spice mix. Let sit for at least an hour. This dressing is best when made the night before.

2. Toss ingredients together in a mixing bowl, add pepper to taste, and serve.

Helpful Hints

This salad gets better when the pasta has a chance to soak up the dressing. If you’re making this salad ahead of time, add the basil and arugula before serving.