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.
- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1cup mayonnaise
- 1tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1teaspoon salt
- ¼teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1clove garlic, minced
- 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2cups colored rotini pasta
- 1cup chopped tomatoes
- ½cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- ½cup sliced black olives
Instructions
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.Step 2
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.