Pacific Tamato Basil Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp caper
• 3 ripe tomatoes chopped finely
• 3 green onions thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves shredded
• 5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 lb spiral shape pasta or other shapes
• shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Rinse capers under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels
2. Place in large salad bowl with the tomatoes green onion garlic and basil
3. Combine lemon juice salt and pepper
4. Add oil and stir until blended
5. Fill large pan with salted water and bring to boil
6. Add pasta and boil until cooked but still firm
7. Drain and rinse under cold running water
8. Add to salad bowl
9. Pour the dressing over salad
10. Toss well
11. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired