Summer Time Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

1lb Asparagus

1 package pearl size mozzorella

1 package grape or cherry tomatoes

1 box radiator pasta or a small shaped pasta

10-12 Basil Leaves

1/4 cup Olive oil, Plus some for drizling

1/4 cup balsamic vinager

Salt and pepper ( both black and white pepper) to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.  Wash the Asparagus, break off the "woody" end, and cut into small bite size pieces.  Drizzle with Olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper.  Bake for 10 min.

2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

3. Wash the tomatoes and cut in half. place the tomatoes, basil and mozzarella in a large mixing bowl.

4. Put the balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan and reduce by half.

5.  Let the pasta, vinegar, and asparagus cool.

6. Place all ingredients into the mixing bowl and mix together.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.