Mozzarella Pearl, Tomato and Fennel Pasta Salad

Recipe created by SheKnows on Apr 28, 2011
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Prep: 10 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Serving: 2 Servings

Mozzarella pearls are small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese. Enjoy them tossed with pasta, cherry tomatoes, fennel and onion in this delicious vegetarian salad.

Ingredients

12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces pearl mozzarella, drained
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups dried fusilli pasta
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, grated
Sea salt and freshly grated pepper

Directions

Cook the pasta ‘al dente’ according to package directions, drain and then drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat and then set aside to cool.
In the meantime, place the vinegar, remaining olive oil, basil, mustard, garlic and a few pinches of salt and pepper into a jar. Tightly cap the jar and shake vigorously until the dressing is blended.
Put the cooled pasta, tomatoes, fennel mozzarella and onion into a salad bowl and then add the dressing. Toss well to coat and then serve.