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Mozzarella Pasta Salad
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Ingredients:
– 1 cup olive oil
– 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
– 1 tbsp. dried basil
– 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
– 8 1-oz. Real California string cheese sticks, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
– 1 lb. fiore pasta (see note)
– 2 Roma-style tomatoes, diced
– 1/2 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped or torn
– 1/2 cup sliced scallions (green parts only)
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Directions:
Serves 8
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil, and red pepper flakes. Add the cheese and toss to coat. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and set aside to cool.
Add the tomatoes, olives, scallions, and marinated cheese to the bowl with the pasta and toss well. Refrigerate until chilled.
Note:
Fiore is a shape of pasta that looks like a flower (fiore is Italian for flower). If you cant find it, substitute wagon wheels, penne, fusilli, or another favorite shape.
By CE D. from Hemet, California
I love the marinated mozzarella balls from the store, but the kids thought they were a funny texture. So I learned to marinate the string cheese because it is kid friendly and easily recognized to them. They LOVE this salad!
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