Caprese Pasta Salad

     The first time that I had a Caprese Salad was in a Trattoria in Beverly Hills down from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. (The Hotel Julia Roberts made famous in the movie Pretty Woman)  The salad is a simple one consisting of Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, and Basil dressed with good Olive Oil. The Caprese is one of my all time favorite salads. So satisfying!  This is a variation on the original.

1 Lbs.                                                  Bow Tie Pasta Cooked

12 ea                                                    Bocconcini  Halved (Small Mozzarella Balls)

1 package                                            Cherry Tomatoes Halved 

10-12 ea.                                              Basil Leaves

1 bunch                                                Green Onions Chopped

1/2 cup                                                 Red Wine Vinegar     

2/3 cup                                                 Olive Oil
1 tsp                                                     Mustard 

Sea Salt                                                To Taste

Cracked Pepper                                    To Taste

 Combine the pasta, mozzarella, tomatoes and herbs. Combine the vinegar mustard and olive oil whisking to emulsify. Dress with the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Allow the flavors to marry for 2 hours to over night. Serve Cold   Makes 8 Servings