"A colorful medley of garden-fresh vegetables is tossed in a light oil and vinegar dressing to make this Potluck Pasta Salad a surefire hit...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces small pasta: ditalini, elbow, fusilli, penne etc
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1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced and chopped
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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16 ounces grape tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
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3/4 cup black olives, halved (about 1/2 of a 6-ounce can of olives)
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1 cup green, red, or yellow bell pepper, chopped small (about 1 medium size bell pepper)
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4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, diced small
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
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1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, adjust to taste