The Happy Housewife – Where Martha Meets Real Life

by contributing writer SnoWhite

A simple pasta salad with fresh garden taste is sure to be a hit at any potluck or summer BBQ!

Easy Caprese Salad

Ingredients

16 ounces pasta, small shape preferred
4-6 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
8 ounces fresh cherry tomatoes
3-4 basil leaves
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/8 cup sugar
1 teaspoon minced onion
pinch of minced garlic
salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and cool completely.
Slice cherry tomatoes in half, lengthwise.
Cut 3-4 basil leaves into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, minced onion, and sugar.
Stir in the pasta.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss in cherry tomato halves, chopped basil leaves and fresh mozzarella balls.
Stir well.
Serve right away, or chill until ready to serve.

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