Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad
This is a light and easy summer salad. Have made it many times since I found it a while ago in a recipebinder. The recipe can of course be doubled or trebled for a crowd. What I mostly like about it is the twang and yet sweetness of the balsamic vinegar plus that the amount of oil is not overpowering. But that is a personal preference.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1cup fusilli, uncooked
- 3
- 1
- 1⁄4
- 2
- 2
- 2tablespoons capers
- 1teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4teaspoon sugar
- 1tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2tablespoons garlic oil
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3
DIRECTIONS
- Cook the pasta according to directions on the packet.
- Drain and let cool.
- Mix pasta with the onion, tomato, celery, basil, olives and capers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, sugar and vinegar.
- Gradually beat in the oil until an emulsion forms.
- Pour this vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator.
- When it is cold, mix in the mozzarella.