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CAPRESE PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound dry pasta (any shape will do)
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (I used a combination of red/yellow cherry tomatoes)
  • 1 (8 oz) ball of fresh mozzarella, diced (or you can use the brick of cheese)
  • 1/3 cup julienned or shredded fresh basil leaves
  • 1 batch balsamic vinaigrette (see below)

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • pinch of Italian seasonings