Bow Tie Pasta

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 8 oz. bow tie pasta, cooked
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
• 12 olives
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 cup pasta salad dressing
• Garnish: fresh basil sprigs, tomato wedges
• PASTA SALAD DRESSING;
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Toss together pasta and next 8 ingredients; add more dressing as desired. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Garnish, if desired.
Yield: 6 servings.
Prep: 15 min., Chill: 2 hrs.

Dressing:
Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Serve any remaining dressing over salad greens.
Yield: 1 cup.
Prep: 5 minutes

Can add 2 cups cooked chicken to pasta.