pstasal

Submitted by: Vivian Siismets
September 2001

Ingredients:
Dressing:
6 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 C oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/4 C red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp drained capers
1 clove crushed garlic

Salad:
1 Lb. Penne Pasta cooked & Drained
2 C halved cherry tomatoes
8 oz. fresh water packed mozzarella, drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
1 C fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 C Parmesean Cheese
1/2 C Chopped black or Kalamta Olives

Instructions:
In food processor, make dressing by combining all dressing ingredients. Process until sun-dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.

Add dressing to pasta & toss to coat. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, parmesean and olives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss to mix and serve at room temperature.