Italian Summer Pasta

Buon appetito — a cold pasta of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives and basil in a balsamic dressing. Serve chilled.

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup mozzarella, diced
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, red onion and basil.
3. Add the cooled pasta, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic, and toss to combine.
4. Season with salt and pepper, serve chilled and enjoy.