Pasta Salad Recipe

Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta, such as penne, farfalle, or ziti
• 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red peppers
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green peppers
• 1/2 cup finely diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Cook pasta per package instructions.
2. Drain and rinse in cool water. Set aside.
3. Whisk together white balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a medium bowl until combined.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk in chives. Set aside.
5. Combine cooked pasta, olives, onions, red peppers, green peppers, and tomatoes.
6. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Fold in feta and Parmesan cheeses. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Add more dressing, if desired, to taste.