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Easy Caprese Salad

Author: Toni Anderson

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.