Caprese Pasta Salad with Salami |
Cooking time: 25 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions |
Caprese Pasta Salad with Salami Time: 25 minutes
3 - 4 oz salami (100gr)
1 package (ball) mozzarella di bufala
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes if you have to buy a larger quantity we'll be using them again Friday
2 stalks celery
Fresh basil - about 1/2 cup of leaves
1 1/4 cups pasta (8oz) - the small kind - farfalle, shells, etc.
1 tbs good olive oil
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with olive oil. Slice salami in quarters. Thinly slice celery. Cut tomatoes in half. Slice mozzarella, then cut into 1/2" (1.25cm) cubes. Tear large basil leaves, leave small ones whole. Make vinaigrette. Add vinaigrette to pasta and toss to combine. Add tomatoes, celery, mozzarella and salami to pasta and toss lightly. Top with basil leaves and serve.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
3 tbs olive oil
Mix mustard and vinegar. Drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly. Should be nice and thick.
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Cooking Schedule: 25 minutes |
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