Caprese Pasta Salad

I love cold pasta salad in a hot summer day! And if you have not tried bocconcini cheese, this is a great recipe that will make you fall in love with this cheese!

INGREDIENTS

Tomato Vinaigrette
1 large plum tomato, roughly chopped
2 to 3 oil-packed sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Caprese Pasta Salad
14 ounces short pasta
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
16 mini bocconcini, left whole or cut in half
1 small bunch basil, roughly chopped

PREPARATION
 Tomato Vinaigrette
Add plum tomato, sundried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to food processor. Pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust for seasoning.

Caprese Pasta Salad
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain. Rinse pasta under cold water and drain well. Add pasta, grape tomatoes, bocconcini and basil to large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to combine.