Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Time: 25 mins
Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 55 g tri-colour pasta
• 20 ml olive oil
• 6 ml white wine vinegar
• 1 g fresh basil leaves
• 1 g grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• 1/8 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1/8 yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 1/8 orange bell pepper, julienned
• 15 g fresh tomato, chopped
• 8 g black olives, drained
• 30 g mozzarella cheese, cubed

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

2. In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Take a large bowl and toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.