Tuscan Pasta Salad

A simple and delicious combination of fresh, bright flavors that will make every other pasta salad obsolete.

• 1 pound bowtie pasta, cooked, rinsed in cold water, and drained
• 1 7-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• ¾ cup sliced black or green olives
• 1 cup spinach
• ¼ cup basil leaves, chopped
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Dressing

• ¾ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 teaspoon dry basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• black pepper to taste

1. In a large bowl combine pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, spinach, basil, and parmesan cheese. Toss until combined.
2. In a small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, water, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic, and pepper. Drizzle over the pasta salad and serve.
3. Enjoy!