Tomato, Basil, and Smoked Mozarella Pasta Salad
8 oz uncooked fusilli (or other spiral pasta)
1 Tbs balsamic vinegar (more to taste)
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 c cherry or grape tomatoes - halved
1/2 c basil, fresh chopped
1/2 c part-skim mozzarella cheese
smoked & diced
1/8 tsp table salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
1. Cook pasta according to package directions without added salt
or fat; drain and transfer to a larger bowl. Add vinegar, oil and
oregano; toss to coat.
2. Fold in tomatoes , basil and mozzarella; season to taste with
salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.
Serving = 1 cup
Points Per Serving = 4
Servings = 6
NOTE
For an interesting flavor boost, add sun-dried tomatoes. Place
1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling
water; set aside for 10 minutes . Drain well and substititute them
for half the tomatoes in the recipe.
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