FRESH ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
A classic pasta salad.
Ingredients
4 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta (about 1½ cups)
6 ounces frozen peas
1 cup chopped red peppers
½ tablespoon dried basil
1 (2.25-ounce) can black olives
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cucumbers
Dressing:
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
Dash ground black pepper
Directions
Cook pasta and frozen peas according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, red pepper, celery, cucumbers and olives. Sprinkle the basil over the top. In a separate bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss gently to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
