Pasta Salad For A Picnic

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces penne pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 4 ounces provolone cheese
• 1 cup red pepper
• 1/2 cup green pepper
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1/4 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup black olives
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. place in a salad bowl; add tomatoes, cheese ( you can also use feta or swiss if you prefer, peppers, onion and olives.
• 2 in blender, combine the dressing ingredients.oil etc -- cover and process until blended. pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. refrigerate until cool.