Pasta salad with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and olives

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• 6 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes,
• drained
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbs. drained capers
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lb. medium pasta shells
• 2 cups halved red and yellow cherry
• tomatoes
• 8 oz. fresh water-packed mozzarella,
• drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly
• sliced
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
• (approximately 20 olives)

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Bring large pot of water to a boil.

Meanwhile, in food processor, make dressing: combine all dressing ingredients. Process until sun-dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.

Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
Add 1 teaspoon salt and pasta to boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook until pasta is just tender, about 11 minutes. Drain well and transfer to large serving bowl.

Add dressing to hot pasta and toss to coat. Let cool, stirring occasionally.

Add tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan and olives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss to mix and serve at room temperature.