Gluten-Free Italian Pesto Pasta Salad
Total Time:Â 40Â minutes
Prep Time:Â 20Â minutes
Cook Time: Â 20Â minutes
Serving Size:Â 2-3
Ingredients:
9 oz. Pappardelle's Gluten-Free Italian Pesto Orzo Blend
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1 sweet red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 lb. prosciutto ham, sliced
8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed
3/4 cup green olives, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Modena Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette (see below)
Modena Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/2 cup Bella Sol Modena Barrel-Aged Balsamic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:Â
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and run pasta under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except mozzarella and pasta), stir and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Add pasta and mozzarella and let marinate for another 15 minutes. Stir and serve. Enjoy!