Chicken, Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad with Mozzarella

Using your favorite rotisserie style chicken, create a simple pasta salad bursting with fresh Italian flavor. Torn basil, cherry tomatoes, smashed garlic and creamy buffalo mozzarella bring this pasta salad star status. Bring it along to your next picnic!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (1-pound) package Rigatoni Pasta
• 1/4 cup DeLallo Italian Red Wine Vinegar
• 1/4 cup DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 1/2 cups cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 cup torn basil leaves
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small white onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• DeLallo Sea Salt Grinder
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 5 ounces buffalo mozzarella, torn

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water for al dente texture. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a small bowl, pour vinegar and slowly whisk in olive oil to create the dressing.
3. In a large serving bowl, combine pasta, chicken, garlic, basil, tomato, onion, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Toss well. Top with torn mozzarella and drizzle with vinaigrette to serve.