Pasta and Mozzarella Salad with Red-Pepper Dressing

Name: Pasta and Mozzarella Salad with Red-Pepper Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups pasta; 1/2 cup roasted red pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips; 1 cup thinly sliced basil; 4 cups mesclun

Submitted by Chef Christine

"Perfect summer recipe from Redbook. I used red-leaf lettuce instead and dried basil. I am weight weary, so I used fat-free mozzarella. Light and sophisticated. Add in chicken for a full meal."

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Ready In:: 22mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 cups pasta
¹⁄₂ cup roasted red pepper
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
1 cup thinly sliced basil
4 cups mesclun

directions

cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
pulse together red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and freshly ground pepper in a food processor until smooth; transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in pasta, mozzarella and basil.
Just before serving, stir in greens.