Tomato, Mozzarella & Salami Pasta Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 lb whole wheat spiral pasta
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup bite-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained
• 1/4 lb salami, sliced about as wide as the pasta you are using
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, julienned
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe

• 1 boil the pasta in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. meanwhile, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper flakes in the bottom of a large bowl. add the tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, onion and basil on top of the dressing.
• 2 when the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the large bowl. toss to combine. serve warm, at room temperature or cool.