SUMMER TOMATO AND AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

Ingredients
1 pound pasta, uncooked (I used rigatoni)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
8 ounces fresh mozzarella
1 avocado
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp dried basil

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. Drain and let cool before assembling the salad. 
2. Cut the tomatoes in halves. Cut the avocado in half, remove the fruit and cut into cubes. Cut the fresh mozzarella into small cubes. 
3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and basil. Place the avocados in the bowl and mix to coat. The lemon juice will keep them from browning too quickly. 
4. In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Add the avocados and the dressing and toss everything together. Put in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve, best served cold.

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