Caprese Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

olive oil (extra virgin is best)

4 tbsp

red wine vinegar

2 tbsp

capers, drained and roughly chopped

3 cloves

garlic, finely minced

1/3 cup

chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup

chopped fresh chives

1/4 cup

chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

black pepper

2 cups

cherry tomatoes, halved

8 oz

bocconcini mozzarella (or fresh mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch cubes)

12 oz

dried orecchiette pasta (or other short cut pasta)

3 tbsp

pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional)