Easy Italian Pasta Salad

• 1 lb. uncooked pasta
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
• 1 /2 cup pine nuts
• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese balls cut in half
• 3/4 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

Italian Pasta Salad Dressing:

• 1 1/2 cup Basil Infused Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Premium White Balsamic Condimento
• 1/4 cup  water
• 1 to 2 Tbls. coarse sea salt (dressing should be salty)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 Tbls. sugar
• 2 tsp. each of dry oregano and dry basil
• Ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs as you prefer.

1. Cook the pasta, in salted water. Lightly toss in a little olive oil to prevent sticking while cooling.
2. Prepare the Italian Pasta Salad Dressing making sure the ingredients are well blended.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ingredients and the pasta with the dressing and toss gently
4. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

If you would like to add some protein, cubed salami or summer sausage (1lb) is a wonderful addition to this salad.