Ingredients
- 16 ounces rotini pasta or any short cut pasta
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes halved or quartered if large
- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced and zest
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta 1 minute less than the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- To the bowl with the pasta, add in the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta. Stir together until coated. Serve immediately.