Ziti salad with fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• ½ cup Olive Oil


• ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar


• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice


• 2 tablespoons minced Garlic


• 1 tablespoon Salt


• 1 tablespoon Black Pepper


• 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella, cut into small cubes


• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced into small cubes


• 1-2 Avocadoes, peeled, pitted and diced


• ¼ cup reconstituted Sun dried Tomatoes


• 2 tablespoons Capers


• 1 teaspoon minced anchovies


• ¼ cup minced red onions


• ½ cup chopped fresh basil


• 1-1/2 pound Ziti Pasta, cooked al dente(to the teeth)


• ¾ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese


• ½ cup Roasted Red pepper strips, optional

Method:

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss in remaining ingredients except pasta & Parmesan cheese.
Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with a little olive oil.
Add pasta to mixture and toss to coat thoroughly.
Transfer to serving dish and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle with pepper strips if desired.

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