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30 fresh tomato recipes

Tomatoes are humble enough to blend into the background of sauces and salads, but robust enough to star as the main ingredient in a dish.

27. Caprese pasta salad

The Rowdy Chowgirl
Caprese salad is easy, cool, tangy with vinegar, and a perfect vehicle for fresh-picked tomatoes.

 By 海角大神a Masters, The Rowdy Chowgirl

8 ounces Conchigle (or other short pasta)
2-3 heirloom tomatoes, chopped
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/2 cup basil chiffonade
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Cook pasta just to al dente, drain, and rinse in cold water until chilled.

2. Stack basil leaves, roll into a tube, and thinly slice.

3. Toss pasta with oil and vinegar, stir in tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, then salt and pepper to taste.

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