Pasta Salad

ingredients

8 oz. bow tie pasta, cooked
1 med. green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 med. red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
30 kalamata olives, pitted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup Pasta Salad Dressing

Pasta Salad Dressing

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 tsp. salt

directions

Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Toss all salad ingredients together. Add additional dressing to salad if desired. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with fresh basil.

notes

This is a great salad to use for parties. You can make everything ahead of time and toss is all together when you are ready to serve. You can also add 2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken for a complete meal.

Source: General Recipe