Mareco Caprese Salad Plate

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mareco (cooked pasta shells or similar)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 6 oz Fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the mareco according to package directions until just tender, then drain and let it cool slightly (about 5 minutes cook time).

2. 2

   While the mareco cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the basil leaves; cut the mozzarella into bite-size pieces.

3. 3

   In two plates, layer mareco, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and (if using) olive oil; season with salt and black pepper to taste.