Pasta Caprese - Cold Pasta Salad

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1 small clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 pound of pasta, I used Penne
12 ounces fresh Mozzarella, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup of fresh basil, chopped

In a mason jar mix the following - olive oil, lemon juice, shallot and garlic - then season with salt and pepper.  There is your dressing.

Then in a large pot boil water and cook the pasta, then drain the pasta and run cold water over it to stop the cooking.

In a large boil add the cooled pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil - then add the dressing, stir together really well and season with salt and pepper if you think it needs it.

Then put in the fridge for a bit and then when ready to serve stir once more.

Enjoy!!!!