Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Description

Although there are a lot of ingredients, this recipe is so easy and really delicious! Great to take to a picnic or party.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 orange bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, drained
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot
  2. cook for 8 to 10 minutes
  3. until al dente
  4. and drain.
  5. In a blender or food processor
  6. blend the olive oil
  7. white wine vinegar
  8. basil
  9. Parmesan cheese
  10. salt
  11. and pepper until smooth.
  12. In a large bowl
  13. toss together the cooked pasta
  14. dressing mixture
  15. red bell pepper
  16. yellow bell pepper
  17. orange bell pepper
  18. tomato
  19. and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 8

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