Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad
- 1 cup fusilli, uncooked
- 3 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
- Cook the pasta according to directions on the packet.
- Drain and let cool.
- Mix pasta with the onion, tomato, celery, basil, olives and capers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, sugar and vinegar.
- Gradually beat in the oil until an emulsion forms.
- Pour this vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator.
- When it is cold, mix in the mozzarella.
fusilli, red onions, tomatoes, celery, fresh basil, kalamata olives, capers, mustard, sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic oil, salt, mozzarella cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mediterranean-fusilli-pasta-salad-316996 (may not work)