Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Orange, yellow, and red peppers are tossed with an olive oil and vinegar dressing and tricolor pasta.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 483 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 orange bell pepper, julienned
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, drained
• 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta
• 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.66666668653488 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 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.