Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 package tri-color pasta
• 2/3 C olive oil
• 3 TB white wine vinegar
• 1/4 C fresh basil leaves
• 2 TB grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 red pepper, julienned
• 1 yellow pepper, julienned
• 1 orange pepper, julienned
• 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 (2.15 oz) can black olives, drained
• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, cubed

Directions:

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 vinegar, basil, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, peppers, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

from: Linda Demaria - allrecipes.com