Good Old Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pkg of your favorite salad pasta such as rotini, bow tie, or penne, etc. 

• 3 cups Veggies - chop peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, onion, scallion, carrots, radishes...

• 1 cup Olives or pickled peppers (such as banana peppers or pepperoncini)

• 1-2 cups Cheese - salty Parmesan, fresh mozzarella pearls, feta, or any cubed or shredded cheese you like.

• 1/2 cup herbs - chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)

Dressing

Use your favorite vinaigrette (homemade or bottled), or use this recipe:

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 2 to 3 tablespoons juice from pepperoncini jar, optional

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse and cool.

2. Mix the dressing ingredients, unless you are using bottled.

3. Mix all ingredients together, adding just enough dressing to coat the ingredients. Let sit for a few hours to chill and absorb flavors. Add more dressing if pasta seems too dry after chilling.

This salad keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 4 days.