Pasta Salad with Basil-Coated Cashew Cheese Balls

Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

• 2 cups cooked, cooled pasta of choice, such as whole-wheat penne

• 2/3 cup halved grape tomatoes (or veggies of choice)

• 2 ounces soft cashew cheese

• 2 tablespoons packed finely chopped fresh basil

• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, pan-toasted

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and salt. Add the cooled pasta and grape tomatoes and toss to fully combine. Adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl.

2. Roll the cashew cheese with clean hands into 8 balls. Then roll in the basil to coat.Arrange the basil-coated cashew cheese balls onto the pasta salad.

3. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and any remaining chopped basil.

4. Serve hot and enjoy!