Quick and Easy Pasta Salad

Details

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried Pasta like Fusilli, Penne, Rotini, or Farfalle
• 1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar, or Champagne Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt (plus more for taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 3 tablespoons Juice from Pepperoncini Jar
• 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup Sliced Bell Pepper (1 medium)
• 1 cup Thinly Sliced Zucchini (1/2 medium)
• 1 cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes
• 1/3 cup Thinly Sliced Scallions (5 to 6)
• 1/4 cup Pepperoncini or Banana Peppers
• 1 cup Halved Mixed Olives (4 ounces)
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (2 ounces)
• 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Balls (chopped)
• 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley or Basil

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook until tender (check the package for recommended cook time).
3. Drain and rinse under cold water.
4. In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, pepperoncini juice, and olive oil until blended.
5. Add the drained and rinsed pasta to the dressing and mix well.
6. Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncini, olives, parmesan, mozzarella, and herbs.
7. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

(Source: Inspired Taste: Quick and Easy Pasta Salad)