Pasta Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and Arugula

Everyone needs that one amazing dish to serve or bring to a barbecue and this is it. Not only is it absolutely delicious, it’s quick and easy.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package pasta (any pretty shaped pasta - my favorite is Barilla Campanelle)

  • 1 bunch arugula washed well or bag of baby arugula

  • 4 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

  • 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into strips

  • 1/2 cup pittle olives, halved

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard with seeds

  • 1 clove garlic, pressed

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

 Prepare pasta as directed; drain well. .Tear arugula into bit-size pieces. Add to pasta with cheese, red peppers and olives, mixing well. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.