Pasta Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and Arugula

By LEP04

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package pasta (any pretty shaped pasta)
• 1 bunch arugula or 1/2 small head escarole
• 4 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into strips
• 12 cup pittle olives, havled
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard with seeds
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare pasta as directed; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Tear arugula into bit-size pieces. Add to pasta with cheese, red peppers and olives, mixing well. Whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.