Rachel
Rachel "Kate" (Taylor) Brown

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Add some color to your barbecue spread!

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Cavatappi Pasta 1 Pound
Kosher Salt To Taste
Grape Tomatoes 1 Pound, Cut in Half
Kalamata Olives 3/4 Cup, Pitted and Halved
Mozzarella Pearls 1 Pound
Sundried Tomatoes in Oil 6, Drained and Chopped
Parmesan Cheese 1 Cup, Freshly Shaved
Basil Leaves 1 Cup, Packed Fresh, Julienned

Dressing

Ingredient Quantity
Sundried Tomatoes 7, Drained
Red Wine Vinegar 3 Tablespoons
“Good” Olive Oil 9 Tablespoons
Garlic Cloves 1-2
Capers 1 1/2 Teaspoons, Drained
Kosher Salt 3 Teaspoons
Black Pepper 1/4 Teaspoons, Freshly Ground

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta per package instructions. Drain and cool.
  2. Place pasta in large bowl and add tomatoes, olives, mozzarella pearls, and 6 chopped sundried tomatoes.
  3. In a food processor, combine all dressing ingredients. Blend until almost smooth.
  4. Fold dressing mixture with pasta.
  5. Sprinkle with parmesan and basil. Toss well.

For best results, make 24 hours ahead.