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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a salad that I'm often asked to bring to parties. Ingredients:
500 g pasta (i like bow shapes) |
4 slices bacon |
2 medium red peppers |
100 g drained sun-dried tomatoes |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
250 g mozzarella cheese, cubed |
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano |
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives |
250 g cherry tomatoes, halved |
80 ml olive oil |
40 ml white vinegar |
1 teaspoon sugar |
20 ml balsamic vinegar |
1 clove garlic, crushed |
2 teaspoons french mustard |
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta in boiling water until tender.
2. Drain well, then run under cold water to cool.
3. Drain well.
4. Cut the bacon, peppers and sun dried tomatoes into thin strips.
5. Heat the first tablespoon of oil in a pan and cook this mixture until the peppers are soft.
6. Cool.
7. Combine the pasta, pepper mixture, cheese, nuts, herbs and fresh tomatoes in a bowl.
8. Add the dressing and mix well.
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