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Bow Tie Pasta Salad




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List of Ingredients




1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
3 cups (6oz) bow tie pasta, uncooked
20 pitted black olives
16 cherry tomatoes
1 med cucumber
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
salt and pepper if desired


Recipe



In 1 qt bowl, mix mustard and basil. Gradually add dressing until smooth. In large pan cook pasta according to package directions; drain in colander. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Place pasta in large mixing bowl. While pasta is cooking, prepare the vegerables. Cut olives in slices, and tomatoes in half. Cut cucumber in half lenthwise, remove the seeds. Place cucumber cut side down, remove thin strips of peel to create a striped effect. Cut cucumber halves crosswise into slices. Add olives, cherry tomatoes and cucumber to pasta. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and mix lightly. Add grated cheese and mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate 30-60 min.Add salt and pepper if desired. Makes 8 servings.