PASTA SALAD - DAYTON'S FRESH MOZZARELLA AND VEGETABLE

By akselden

Cold salad

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 lb. bow tie pasta or tortellini pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 1/2 C. pea pods
• 1/4 lb. cauliflower buds
• 1/3 lb. fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 2 C. watercress
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 C. salad oil
• 1 T. red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. each onion powder, minced garlic and grated lemon zest
• 10 leaves fresh basil
• Dash each of salt and coarse pepper
• 1 T. fresh parsley, minced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse in cold water.

2. Place pasta, pea pods, cauliflower, mozzarella, watercress and tomatoes in serving bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, onion powder, seasonings and parsley in blender or food processor; blend then pour over salad ingredients. Chill.