NOT JUST ANOTHER PASTA SALAD

Not Just Another Pasta Salad image

Provided by axxo3846

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16 ounce) box spiral shaped pasta or 1 (16 ounce) box shell pasta, cooked
2 -3 roma tomatoes or 2 -3 tomatoes, seeded 1/2 inch diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives or 3/4 cup canned olive, halved
1/8 cup sun-dried tomato, reconstituted,chopped
1/2 cup cauliflower, small pieces
1/4 cup broccoli, small pieces
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, 1/2 inch diced
1/4 cup capers
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 cloves minced garlic
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, reserve 1 t. liquid
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Combine all salad ingredients except parmesan cheese.
In a blender mix all dressing ingredients.
Pour enough dressing to moisten sald to your preference over salad and toss carefully, adding parmesan cheese.
NOTES: This recipe is NOT written in stone, feel free to up amounts or lessen them according to your likes and dislikes.
You should have extra dressing which will not be a problem as the dressing is delicious.
I serve the dressing on the side for those who like a wetter salad.