PASTA SALAD CREAMY ITALIAN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups twisted pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water and drained
  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup slivered pitted ripe olives

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl combine mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in pasta, cherry tomatoes, green pepper and olives. Cover and chill.