Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad

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Author: The Hungry Hooker

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Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb rigatoni noodles, cooked
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, I used kumatos
• 1 cup mozzarella pearls
• A handful of fresh sliced basil

Creamy balsamic dressing

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 garlic cloves, freshly grated
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the creamy balsamic dressing. In a bowl, add 1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 2 freshly grated garlic cloves, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, mozzarella, and diced tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing amount to your liking, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
3. Garnish with fresh basil, serve chilled, and enjoy!