Caprese Pasta Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb pasta (i used radiatore)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 roma tomatoes (diced)
• 3 sticks mozzarella string cheese (cubed)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 boil pasta as directed on package.
• 2 put pasta in strainer and toss with cold water.
• 3 drain pasta and place in large bowl.
• 4 toss with balsamic vinegar to taste (i like it very tart but not everyone does).
• 5 toss with olive oil.
• 6 add garlic, onions, and basil and keep tossing.
• 7 gently toss in tomato and cheese.
• 8 add salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 chill and serve.