Strawberry Caprese Salad

Name: Strawberry Caprese Salad
Ingredients: 2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered; 1/2 pound orecchiette or other small shaped pasta, cooked to package instructions and cooled; 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cubed; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup finely chopped basil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Patricia Stagich|July 8, 2013 2:12 pm EST

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Swap in fresh summer strawberries instead of tomatoes for a refreshingly different pasta salad. Balsamic vinegar and strawberries are a perfect sweet and tangy combination.

Servings

8

Ingredients

2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 pound orecchiette or other small shaped pasta, cooked to package instructions and cooled
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped basil
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

Combine the strawberries, pasta, mozzarella, basil, and onion in a large bowl. Salad can be prepared to this point and refrigerated until ready to serve. Drizzle with vinaigrette and mix gently until ingredients are well coated.