TOMATO, BASIL AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

By JoyceW-2

PointsPlus Value: 5
Yields 1 cup per serving.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked fusilli, or other spiral pasta
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup basil, fresh, chopped
• 2 ounces whole milk low-moisture cheese, smoked, diced, about 1/2 cup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook past according to package directions, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add vinegar, oil and oregano; toss to coat.

Fold in tomatoes, basil and mozzarella; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled