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Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Pasta Salad:
8 ounces Radiatore Pasta (cooked according to package instructions, drained & cooled)
12 ounces Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
8 ounces Fresh Small Mozzarella Balls (aka ciliegine) (drained)
10 Large Basil Leaves (cut into ribbons)
Salt/Pepper (to taste)

Dressing:
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
1 Garlic Clove (grated)
Pinch Salt/Pepper
Small Pinch White Sugar

Balsamic Reduction or Glaze:
2 Cups Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Sugar
Pinch Salt
Directions:
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let pasta cool completely.
While pasta is cooling, mix all dressing ingredients and let sit.
In large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, salt/pepper and cooled pasta.
If not serving immediately wait to cut and add the basil until just before serving to prevent darkening.
Toss pasta salad with dressing until evenly coated.
Serve with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Balsamic reduction/glaze:
In 3.5qt pot over medium heat; bring vinegar, sugar and salt to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium/low and continue to gently simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes or until mixture decreases by almost half and becomes syrupy. Whisk occasionaly while cooking, especially the last 5 minutes. Transfer balsamic glaze to clean, airtight container and refrigerate to cool. Glaze will thicken as it cools. If your glaze thickens too much, whisk in a splash of balsamic vinegar until desired consistency. Store in refrigerator and use within 1 week. Yields: approximately 1 cup.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
22 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe is a simple yet flavorful side dish. This pasta salad is filled with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Tossed with an Italian oil dressing and topped with balsamic glaze.

 

 

 

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