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Caprese Pasta Salad with homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette by Jes Mostek	No ratings Rating Details Rate this meal Printable View

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Balsamic Marinade or Dressing by Jes Mostek serves: 8	No ratings Rating Details Rate this recipe Printable View Print Index Cards

A robust and tangy sauce or salad dressing that is full on flavor.

Ingredients:

5 T.

balsamic vinegar

2 T.

corn syrup (or sugar)

1 T.

lemon juice

1/2 c

olive oil

2 cloves

garlic, minced (or ½ tsp. powder for each clove)

1 tsp.

ground mustard

1/2 tsp.

onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Juice and zest (grate the yellow part of the rind) the lemon. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and spices.

Use as a salad dressing. To marinate meat, pour over meat and add water to completely submerge meat. Marinate chicken or shrimp for 30 min. Marinate beef up to overnight. Discard used marinade.

Basic recipe yields 1 c., or 8- 2 T. servings

Categories:

Dairy Free
Low Calorie
Low Fat
Low Sodium
Peanut/Nut Free
Quick & Easy
Sauces
Smart Budget Foods
Vegetarian/Vegan
Wheat Gluten Free

Caprese Pasta Salad by Jes Mostek serves: 8	No ratings Rating Details Rate this recipe Printable View Print Index Cards

Creamy fresh Mozzarella, sweet, ripe tomatoes, and springy, bright fresh basil make this a perfect pasta salad for spring and summer!

Ingredients:

1 box

whole wheat bow tie pasta

2 pints

grape tomatoes

2 pkgs.

fresh Mozzarella

1 bunch

fresh basil, chopped

1 c.

Balsamic dressing

1 bag

baby spinach salad

Directions:

Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and rinse with cold water. When the pasta is cool, add tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella pearls (or cube large chunk of fresh Mozzarella). Toss with chopped fresh basil and Balsamic dressing.

Place a handful of baby spinach leaves on each plate. Top with pasta salad. Garnish with a sprig of basil, if desired.

Categories:

Ethnic Foods
Low Calorie
Low Fat
Low Sodium
Main Dishes
Pasta/Rice/Potatoes
Peanut/Nut Free
Quick & Easy
Salads
Side Dishes
Smart Budget Foods
Spring/Summer
Vegetarian/Vegan