Bowtie Caprese Tossed Salad

Name: Bowtie Caprese Tossed Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 tsp. salt; 12 oz. mini bowtie pasta; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp. water; 1 clove garlic, crushed with press; 6 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: May 7, 2010

Kate Mathis

Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

250

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Use this hearty, healthy bowtie pasta side to round out your supper, or transform it into a main dish by simply adding a protein.

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Ingredients

1 pt.
cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 tsp.
salt
12 oz.
mini bowtie pasta
1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
1
small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp.
balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp.
water
1
clove garlic, crushed with press
6 oz.
fresh mozzarella, cubed
1
green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup
fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, combine tomatoes and salt; set aside. Heat covered 3-quart saucepan of salted water to boiling on high. Add bowtie pasta and cook as label directs. Drain pasta and transfer to bowl with tomatoes, stirring until well combined. Cool completely.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil on medium 1 minute, then add onion. Cook 1 minute or until onion begins to soften; add balsamic vinegar and water, stirring to coat. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is soft and almost all liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3Uncover and add garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned. Cool completely. Add onion mixture to pasta and tomatoes, along with mozzarella, green onion, parsley, and black pepper.