Mozzarella Herb Salad Print this Recipe

Serves 4

Use your favorite herbs in this salad. Create your own flavors!

 3 cups rotini pasta

1 tsp. salt

 1 lb. grape tomatoes

1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella

 1 Tbs. each: chopped fresh parsley, fresh basil, fresh oregano, fresh mint, fresh thyme (or your favorite)

2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

 1 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Place pasta and salt in cooker
2. Add water to level 4
3. Cook 10 mins. Stir; cook 7 mins.

Meanwhile:

1. Cut tomatoes in half
2. Dice mozzarella into 1" pieces. Place in a large bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently
4. Season to taste

Back to the Pasta:

• Remove pasta from microwave; rinse and drain
• Toss with tomatoes/herbs/mozzarella
• Refrigerate until ready to serve