THREE-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Three-Pepper Pasta Salad image

I like to make this recipe during the summer when I can get the ingredients fresh from the garden. It not only tastes very good, but it's a pretty addition to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
8 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, add the oil, vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, tomato, olives and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Stir mozzarella cheese. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.