Summer Pasta Salad

Simple and refreshing, you won't disappoint with this pasta salad. You can easily swap out or add your favorite pasta, cheese, veggie or dressing to this dish to make it your own.

INGREDIENTS

1 package pasta (I used farfalle/bow tie pasta)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup thin salami slices cut into small pieces
1 medium pepper, diced (I used a red pepper)
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 bottle/8 oz Italian salad dressing (I used Olive Garden Italian Dressing)
1/2 cup cubed cheese or grated Parmesan cheese (I used mozzarella sticks)
1/2 cup olives (I used kalamata and green olives)
1/2 tsp original Mrs.Dash seasoning

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions, usually 1 minute less for el dente. Drain and drizzle with dressing so pasta doesn't stick. Refrigerate until cooled.

While pasta cooks, place all other ingredients into a large bowl.

Once pasta has cooled add to remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before eating to let all the flavors blend. ENJOY!