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Pasta Salad with Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives Recipe

Pasta Salad with Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp drained capers
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb fusilli
12 oz tomatoes, coarsely chopped
8 oz fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained ,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup packed fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 3 oz)
1/2 cup minced pitted oil-cured black olive

Directions:

Blend first 5 ingredients in processor till tomatoes are coarsely chopped and set dressing aside.
Cook pasta till tender but still firm to bite, drain, transfer to large bowl.
Add dressing to hot pasta, toss to coat.
Cool pasta, stirring occasionally.
Add fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, parmesan and olives, toss.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Can be made 6 hours ahead.
Cover, chill.
Bring to room temp.
Before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	525.47 Kcal (2200 kJ)
Calories from fat	266.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.66g	46%
Cholesterol	41.57mg	14%
Sodium	373.1mg	16%
Potassium	229.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	32.87g	11%
Sugars	2.54g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	10%
Protein	15.1g	30%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	22%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	252.9mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	291.27 Kcal (1219 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.44g	46%
Cholesterol	23.04mg	14%
Sodium	206.81mg	16%
Potassium	126.95mg	5%
Total Carbs	18.22g	11%
Sugars	1.41g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	10%
Protein	8.37g	30%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	22%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	140.2mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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