EASY PASTA SALAD

EASY PASTA SALAD


1 Package (16 oz.) spiral pasta, cooked and drained

2 Cups halved cherry tomatoes

4 oz. Monterey jack cheese, cubed

1 Cup  red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 Cup  green bell pepper, chopped

1 Can sliced black olives, drained



Dressing:

2/3 Cup  vegetable oil

1/3 Cup  red wine vinegar

3 Teaspoon  dried basil

1 Garlic clove, minced or 1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/2 Teaspoons salt

1Teaspoon sugar

1 Teaspoon  onion powder



Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a salad bowl, add tomatoes, cheese, peppers and olives. In a blender  or in a glass jar with lid on,  combine dressing ingredients and mix until blended. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Don't put the dressing on
until almost ready to serve as it makes it two watery.