Three Pepper Pasta Salad
Description
Orange, yellow, and red peppers are tossed with an olive oil and vinegar dressing and tricolor pasta.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta
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2/3 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 red bell pepper, julienned
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1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
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1 orange bell pepper, julienned
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1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
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1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, drained
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8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2
In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3
In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.