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.

Ingredients

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

Steps

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