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Pasta salad with bocconcini, capers and tomatoes
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 150g short pasta (such as radiatori)
- 3 vine tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp baby capers
- 150g pack bocconcini, drained and balls torn in half if large (see notes below)
- a handful basil, chopped
- chopped to make 2 tbsp chives
Method
- STEP 1
Cook the pasta following pack instructions. While the pasta is cooking, toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, capers and lots of seasoning in a bowl.
- STEP 2
Drain the pasta then rinse under cold water and drain again. Add to the tomato mixture and toss really well. Leave for 5 minutes, tossing a few times throughout.
- STEP 3
Add the bocconcini and herbs, and toss again before serving.