Penne Caprese Pasta Salad

• Pasta Salad
• 16 ounces penne pasta
• 1 bunch broccoli florets, cooked
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 cup kalamata olives, sliced in half
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
• 10-15 fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Balsamic Vinaigrette
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, divided
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, and mix well.
3. Whisk all dressing ingredients except balsamic glaze together in a mixing bowl using a fork until it thickens.
4. Pour over the salad, and mix well.
5. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the whole pasta salad, or each individual portion.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/77118-penne-caprese-pasta-salad (may not work)