Pasta Salad With Provolone

Submitted by L DJ3309

"Good for a lazy summer day picnic. Prep/cooking time unknown"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup tri-colored pasta
• 1⁄2 cup diced provolone cheese
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, cooked

directions

1. In small bowl combine garlic, salt, oil, vinegar, and herbs, set aside.
2. Cook pasta until just tender, remove from water to large bowl.
3. Add cheese, green pepper and vegetables to pasta, pour dressing over and toss to coat all.
4. Chill 1 hour tossing occasionally to distribute flavor.

Reviews

[jnpj7468]

This salad was delicious! I did make a few pretty big changes out of necessity. I figured I would still go ahead and give this salad a review even with my changes, because I think it is the sort of salad that is very adaptable and comes out great regardless. I used garlic powder and dried basil rather than the fresh varieties. For the frozen mixed vegetables, I used frozen peas. I also doubled the amount of pasta relative to all of the other ingredients. It is a delicious salad that tastes exactly like something you would get in a deli or nice sandwich shop. I love the dressing; it's got loads of flavor, and is just a bit tart. Thanks for the great recipe!