Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fusilli, uncooked
3 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons garlic oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

Preparation

Cook the pasta according to directions on the packet.
Drain and let cool.
Mix pasta with the onion, tomato, celery, basil, olives and capers.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, sugar and vinegar.
Gradually beat in the oil until an emulsion forms.
Pour this vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator.
When it is cold, mix in the mozzarella.