PASTA SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES

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This looks like a great summer salad... and no mayo! Haven't tried it yet. From epicurious web site.

Provided by Yogi8

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb fusilli
12 ounces tomatoes, coarsely chopped
8 ounces fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup packed fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 3 oz)
1/2 cup minced pitted oil-cured black olive

Steps:

  • Blend first 5 ingredients in processor till tomatoes are coarsely chopped and set dressing aside.
  • Cook pasta till tender but still firm to bite, drain, transfer to large bowl.
  • Add dressing to hot pasta, toss to coat.
  • Cool pasta, stirring occasionally.
  • Add fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, parmesan and olives, toss.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Can be made 6 hours ahead.
  • Cover, chill.
  • Bring to room temp.
  • before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 487.7, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 19.6

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