Recipe Details

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole-wheat or brown rice rotini or fusilli

• ¼ cup lemon juice

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

• 1 teaspoon honey

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon ground pepper

• 1 ¼ cups cherry tomatoes, halved

• 4 ounces mozzarella pearls

• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil, plus small leaves for garnish

Description

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.

2. Whisk lemon juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, honey, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Gently stir in tomatoes, mozzarella and the pasta. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir in sliced basil just before serving. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.