sundried tomato pasta salad.

Photo Credit: Good Dinner Mom

Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad from Lys-An:

1 lb fusilli

salt

olive oil

1 lb diced ripe tomatoes

3/4 cup kalamata olives, diced

1-2 lbs fresh mozzarella, medium diced

1-2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped

salami, sliced

1 bunch green onions sliced

For Dressing:

1 - 7 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes, in oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 T sugar

2 cloves garlic

2 tsp capers

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup fresh grated parmesan

1 cup packed fresh basil, julienned

Cook pasta in salted, boiling water with splash of oil. Drain & cool. Place in bowl. Add: tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, chicken, salami & green onions. Process dressing ingredients in food processor. Pour over pasta and stir in basil and parmesan.