Watermelon Rind Caprese Pasta Salad - Watermelon Board

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced peeled watermelon rind with thin layer of pink flesh attached (1 1/2 x 1/4-inch pieces)
• 12 oz. fusilli pasta
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsami vinegar
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz. cocktail bocconcini cheese
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving