Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh basil loosely packed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes OR freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls removed from oil
- 1/3 cup fresh basil loosely packed, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender.
- Pulse on high for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides if necessary.
- Set the mixture aside until needed.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning based on your taste preference.
Add cooked chicken or vegetables for added nutrition.
Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.