Easy Caprese Pasta Salad

This is one of my favorite summer dishes - Caprese Pasta Salad It is healthy, pretty, full of fragrance, and super easy to make! -- -- Ingredients 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 - 5 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (I used heirloom tomatoes in this video) 8 oz mozzarella ciliegine, halved (or fresh mozzarella cut into cubes) 12 oz organic pasta shells (I like using Farfalle or any other short cut pasta) Instructions Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool pasta, then put in a large mixing bowl/pot. Add in tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Gently mix and toss with a drizzle of olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Option: For better flavor, make the dressing first, then marinate with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (without the pasta) for 20 minutes. Then add in pasta and mix before serving the dish. Pro Tips: Use the freshest ingredients when possible. -- -- Follow me instagram:   / yobi321   twitter:   / shujiang321   This video is Not sponsored.