Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

 

This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight.

Servings:6

Yield:6 servings 

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups colored rotini pasta
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• ½ cup sliced black olives 
  

 

Directions:

Step1:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.

Step2: 

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir gently before serving.

 

Nutrition Info: 

Per Serving:

354 calories; protein 3.4g; carbohydrates 17.7g; fat 30.9g; cholesterol 13.9mg; sodium 702.4mg.