Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

Tomatoes and basil, fresh from the garden, are tossed with olives, bell peppers, rotini pasta, then dressed with a creamy, piquant blend of mayonnaise, red wine vinegar and garlic. Let the salad chill overnight to bring out the snappy flavors.

• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups colored rotini pasta
• ½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• ½ cup sliced black olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir gently before serving.