Caprese Pasta Salad

My kids love this Caprese Pasta Salad so much and ask me to make it all the time. It is made with fresh tomatoes, pasta, mozzarella cheese balls, and basil leaves. Then coated with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Serve it as an appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad Dressing:
▢¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
▢½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
▢1 tablespoon Honey
▢1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
▢½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
▢½ teaspoon Freshly Crushed Black Pepper, finely ground
▢1 Large Garlic Clove, minced
For the Pasta Salad:
▢1 pound Short Whole Wheat Pasta , like penne or farfalle
▢1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
▢½ Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion
▢12 ounces Container Brined Mozzarella Balls
▢2 ounces Fresh Basil, thinly sliced

Instructions
Chop the onion, basil, and tomatoes. Set aside.
chopped tomatoes and sliced onions on a cutting board.
Start by preparing the vinaigrette, in a mixing bowl, combine ¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard, and 1 Large Garlic Clove.
Season with some ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt and ½ teaspoon Freshly Crushed Black Pepper. Now add ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; using a fork or a whisk stir the liquid vigorously for a few seconds until the vinaigrette comes together.
Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Meanwhile, cook 1 pound Short Whole Wheat Pasta according to the package directions. Cut the 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes in half and thinly slice the basil and onion.
cooked pasta in colander to use for pasta salad.
Once the pasta is done, drain well in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Add the pasta and chopped ½ Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion and 2 ounces Fresh Basil to a large serving bowl.
pasta, mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, chopped basil, and sliced onions in a bowl.
Pour the vinaigrette dressing and add 12 ounces Container Brined Mozzarella Balls.
hand holding a jar with the dressing being poured over the salad bowl.
Using a wooden spoon mix well until the pasta and veggies are fully coated in the super delicious dressing!
pasta salad in a round round bowl made with fresh chopped tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving or you may serve immediately.

Get the full recipe here https://healthyfitnessmeals.com/caprese-pasta-salad/