Balsamic & Dijon Pasta Salad...

Balsamic & Dijon Pasta Salad a refreshing Summer Salad.

Balsamic & Dijon Pasta Salad
    from Pine Creek Style

• 1 package of Tri Color Pasta, spiral style, cooked al dente & drain
• 1 cup of water packed artichoke hearts, drain, remove leaves and dice hearts into chunks
• 1/3 cup of fresh tomatoes, remove seeds and dice
• 1/4 (heaping) red onion, diced
• 2 medium bell peppers, 1 red & 1 yellow, diced
• 1 small can of sliced black olives, drained
• 2 tablespoons of grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup of white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 2/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• lightly season with black pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare and toss lightly all ingredients together, except the vinegar, mustard, olive oil & pepper
2. Mix the Balsamic Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Olive Oil together, mix well
3. Add the dressing to the Pasta mixture, mix well.
4. Season with black pepper.
5. *You may want to make extra dressing and set aside in the refrigerator .  Use the extra  dressing to add to the salad if needed the next day. Pasta will sometimes soak up the dressing, the extra dressing will quickly refresh your salad. ** you may also use a pre-made White Balsamic dressing and add the Dijon mustard .

Summer Salad with Refreshing Taste & Style....