Gluten Free Caprese Salad

Gluten-Free Caprese Pasta Salad
serves 4
1 lb favorite gluten free pasta
2 pints cherry tomatoes, roasted with a drizzle of olive oil until bursting
1/4 c chopped red onion
1/2 c chopped basil
1 large ball fresh, salted mozzarella, diced
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
7 Tbsp olive oil
1 avocado, chopped
salt and pepper
1. Put a large pot of salted water on medium-high heat (about 6 qts water to 2 tbs salt). Bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and put in a large serving bowl.
2. Add roasted tomatoes, onion, basil and cheese to the pasta. Gently toss with oil and vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Add avocado last. Gently fold the pasta salad a couple of more times to incorporate. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.