Ensalada de pasta caprese

Ingredientes

• 500 g (1lb) pasta
• 300 g (10oz) mozzarella ((I used bocconcini) )
• 3 cups tomatoes (roughly chopped )
• 1/2 cup basil (thinly sliced )
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ((Balsamic vinegar is a good substitute) )
• 1-2 tsp salt (The dressing needs to be very well seasoned to make sure the pasta isn't bland once mixed.)
• 1 tsp black pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta of your choice and cook until al dente. Depending on the shape and size of your pasta, this could be 8-12 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain the pasta then rinse under cold water. Place the drained pasta in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Halve or chop the tomatoes (depending on their size) and place in a the bowl with the pasta. Repeat with the mozzarella.

4. 4

   Stack the basil leaves and roll then thinly slice thinly. Add to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

5. 5

   To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

6. 6

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. This salad can be eaten at room temperature or stored in the fridge for an hour before serving.