Pasta Salad With Herbed Marinated Mozzarella And Ch

Name: Pasta Salad With Herbed Marinated Mozzarella And Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 ounces fresh chives, chopped to yield 1/4 cup; 9 ounces bocconcini mozzarella cheese, at room temperature, halved to yield 2 cups; 2 ounces pine nuts, toasted (1/3 cup); 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped; 1 ounce fresh Italian parsley, minced to yield 1/4 cup; 1 ounce fresh basil leaf, chopped to yield 1/2 cup; 12 ounces fresh cherry tomatoes, halved to yield 2 cups; 12 ounces farfalle pasta, fusilli

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 ounces fresh chives, chopped to yield 1/4 cup
9 ounces bocconcini mozzarella cheese, at room temperature, halved to yield 2 cups
2 ounces pine nuts, toasted (1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
1 ounce fresh Italian parsley, minced to yield 1/4 cup
1 ounce fresh basil leaf, chopped to yield 1/2 cup
12 ounces fresh cherry tomatoes, halved to yield 2 cups
12 ounces farfalle pasta, fusilli

1
Whisk together vinegar, capers and garlic.
2
Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
3
Stir in herbs, mozzarella, and tomatoes.
4
Let stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package directions.
6
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain pasta in a colander.
7
Immediately add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to marinated mozzarella mixture.
8
Let stand 1 minute to soften cheese.
9
Gently toss pasta and cheese mixture.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Serve immediately, sprinkled with pine nuts.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 small garlic clove, minced, 2 ounces fresh chives, chopped to yield 1/4 cup, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad With Herbed Marinated Mozzarella And Cherry Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Pasta Salad With Herbed Marinated Mozzarella And Cherry Tomatoes

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