Ingredients
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12 ounces ziti pasta (prefer whole wheat)
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3 tomatoes, diced (medium sized)
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5 pitted black olives, sliced
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2 tablespoons basil leaves, torn fresh (dried 1/2 teaspoon)
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1/4 teaspoon salt (coarse ground)
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon sesame seeds
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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1/8 teaspoon celery seed
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
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1 spring onion, thinly sliced on diaginol
Instructions
- Cook pasta for 10-11 minutes. Darin in colander and rinse under cool water. Shake dry.
- Make the dressing by whisking the olive oil into the vinegar and add seasonings.
- Place pasta, mozzarella, vegetables, and olives in a large bowl. Toss together and add dressing a little at a time. Mix gently. The dressing can be added more if necessary.
- Sprinkle additions to top.