1lbpastasuch as rotini, fusili or penne, cooked al dente, drained and fully cooled
6ozmozzarella cheesediced
6ozpepperonidiced
2Roma tomatosdiced
1/2cupred bell pepperdiced
1/2cupblack olivesdrained, sliced
1/4cupparsleychopped
1/4cupred onionschopped
4green onionschopped
For the Italian Dressing:
3/4cupsolive oil
3tbswhite vinegar
2tbswater
1clovegarlicsmashed and finely minced
2tspsea salt
2tspsugar
1/2tspblack pepperfreshly ground
Note:Note: You can substitute the following fresh herbs for 4 teaspoons total of dried Italian herbs
1tbsoreganofresh, chopped
1tbsrosemaryfresh, chopped
1tbsthymefresh, chopped
1tbsbasilfresh, chopped
Instructions
Placed the pasta in a large mixing bowl. Add all the remaining pasta salad ingredients.
Prepare the Italian dressing by placing all the ingredients in a bowl or shaker and whisking/shaking until emulsified. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and stir everything until combined and the pasta salad is coated with the vinaigrette.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving and then stir it again.
Notes
All your favorite pizza toppings in pasta salad form!