STRIKEOUT SALAD

ingredients

1 package (16 oz.) tube pasta
2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
4 oz. block provolone cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
2/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
3 T. minced fresh basil or 3 t. dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 T Dijon mustard
1 1/2 t. salt
1 t. sugar
1 t. onion powder

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a salad bowl; add tomatoes, cheese, peppers, onion and olives. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate.

Source: Shari Curran