Confetti Greek Pasta Salad

Sublime tasting, and visually gorgeous, this healthy salad will inspire anything it accompanies; be it hard rolls, hot dogs, steaks, or pizza. And it's easy to make. The measurements are approximate so go with your own preferences.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1  lb bow tie pasta
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese (good quality)
• 5  ounces  reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbles (Athenos)
• 1  tablespoon poppy seed
• 1 1⁄2 cups  finely chopped red onions
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped green pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped  red pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped  yellow pepper

Directions

1. For Salad Dressing:
2. Good Seasons Garlic & Herb Dressing prepared to package directions except:
3. substitute 1/2 cup flax seed oil for regular oil if you have it.
4. Add 1-2 teaspoons of finely ground black pepper.
5. Add 1 large clove of garlic sliced very thinly and diced finely.
6. Omit 3 Tablespoons of water.
7. Use Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar. It makes all the difference!
8. To begin:
9. Cook pasta Al Dente, rinse and drain well!
10. Lubricate pasta with dressing to taste.
11. Dust with parmesean and Poppy Seeds; toss well.
12. Add Peppers and onions and toss.
13. Add Feta and toss!
14. Taste and adjust seasonings:).
15. Refrigerate overnight so flavors can mingle.
16. Note: This is very good with whole wheat pasta, and any garden veggie you can imagine. Olives too.