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Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb pasta, cooked and cooled*
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 orange sweet bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup crushed pineapple
3/4 cup cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
Small handful basil, chopped
3 Tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Cook the pasta to el dente, according to package directions. Rinse and allow to cool as you prepare your vegetables.
Combine the chopped vegetables and pasta in a large serving bowl.
Pour over the oil and stir to coat, then season to taste with salt, pepper, and chopped fresh basil.
Taste and adjust before serving.
The flavor gets even better after keeping the salad in the fridge overnight.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

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