Recipe: Elbows Salad with Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella

ELBOWS SALAD WITH AVOCADO, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA
(ELBOWS PLUS CON AVOCADO, POMODORO E MOZZARELLA)

2 cups (5 medium)plum tomatoes, diced
3 cups (3 whole)avocados, diced
2 1/2 cups ( 16 ounces)fresh mozzarella balls, small-sized, halved
1/3 cup plus extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 package (16 ounces) BARILLA PLUS Elbows

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Combine tomatoes, avocados, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let mixture marinate for 20-30 minutes.

Cook pasta 1 minute under lowest cook time on package. Drain and pour onto a flat surface. Drizzle with a small amount of oil and let cool.

Add cooled pasta to ingredients in bowl; toss and serve.

Servings: 4-6