Pasta and Mozzarella Salad with Red-Pepper Dressing

Perfect summer recipe from Redbook. I used red-leaf lettuce instead and dried basil. I am weight weary, so I used fat-free mozzarella. Light and sophisticated. Add in chicken for a full meal.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups pasta
• 1⁄2 cup  roasted red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  clove garlic
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 8  ounces  fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
• 1  cup  thinly sliced basil
• 4  cups mesclun

Directions

1. cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
2. pulse together red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and freshly ground pepper in a food processor until smooth; transfer to a large bowl.
3. Stir in pasta, mozzarella and basil.
4. Just before serving, stir in greens.