Pasta Salad for a Picnic

Name: Pasta Salad for a Picnic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 , 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 4 ounces provolone cheese; 1 cup red pepper; 1/2 cup green pepper; 1/4 cup onion; 1/4 cup cucumber; 1/4 cup black olives; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove; 3 tablespoons fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder

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Recipe by Chef Decadent1

My husband and I love to go on nice picnics together. This salad brings back memories of a nice sunny day where we sat along side of a beautiful beach listening to the sounds of the ocean...I hope you enjoy!!!

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 12

YIELD: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

16

ounces penne pasta
2

cups cherry tomatoes
4

ounces provolone cheese
1

cup red pepper
¹⁄₂

cup green pepper
¹⁄₄

cup onion
¹⁄₄

cup cucumber
¹⁄₄

cup black olives
²⁄₃

cup vegetable oil
¹⁄₃

cup red wine vinegar
1

garlic clove
3

tablespoons fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
1

tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons salt
1

teaspoon sugar
1

teaspoon onion powder

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a salad bowl; add tomatoes, cheese ( you can also use feta or swiss if you prefer, peppers, onion and olives.
In blender, combine the dressing ingredients.oil etc -- cover and process until blended. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until cool.