Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or bowtie)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
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¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
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¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Cook the pasta
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Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
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Prepare the dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Assemble the salad
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In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, and pine nuts.
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Toss everything together
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
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Chill and serve
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Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb flavors, then serve fresh!
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