Avocado, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Pasta Salad with Pine Nuts

I love Insalata Caprese; a simple and classic Italian salad of fresh ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. This salad is a take on that classic with the addition of pasta, avocado, a balsamic vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts. You could make this salad year round; but to really enjoy and love it as I do? Wait until summer when you can use amazing tomatoes, good avocados and fresh basil.

I’ve grown my own tomatoes for years but with my youngest just (finally!) moving into her own apartment recently, I think my days of planting and watering a large garden of veggies is...

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