Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounce) tricolor spiral pasta

1 small red bell pepper, diced

1 small yellow bell pepper, diced

1 small orange bell pepper, diced

1 can (2 1/4 ounce) sliced black olives, drained

8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed

Dressing:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 cup fresh basil, minced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water and place in a large serving bowl.

Add the bell peppers, olives and mozzarella cheese.

Dressing:
In a blender, add the oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper (optional); cover and process until blended.

Drizzle the pasta with the dressing and toss to coat. May be served at room temperature or covered and refrigerated up to one day in advance.

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