Gazpacho Pasta Salad

  • Servings: 8

Fresh tomato, cucumber, and bell pepper make this southwest-inspired pasta salad nutritious and tasty.

INGREDIENTS:

12 ozSan Giorgio® Rotini
1/2 cupgreen onion, sliced
1/3 cupwhite vinegar
2 Tbspsparsley, chopped
1 tspfresh basil leaves
1garlic clove, minced
1/4 tspsalt
1/4 tspground black pepper
2/3 cupvegetable oil
1 pintcherry tomatoes, halved
1 smallcucumber, thinly sliced
1green bell pepper, thinly sliced
6 ozfresh mushrooms, quartered

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine green onion, vinegar, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside 10 minutes.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and cooled pasta. Toss lightly. Refrigerate to blend flavors.