Macaroni Salad With Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella & Basi

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• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  box  barilla macaroni
• 6  basil leaves
• 6  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  pints cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2  balls fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
•  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt and cook pasta 1 minute under required cooking time. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on a sheet tray to cool down. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients together and gently toss them. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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