Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 2.3 ounce olives black drained canned
• 0.3 cup basil leaves fresh
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cubed
• 0.7 cup olive oil 
• 1  orange bell pepper julienned
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
• 1  bell pepper red julienned
• 1.3 teaspoons salt 
• 1 medium tomatoes fresh chopped
• 16 ounce tri-color pasta 
• 3 tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 
• 1  bell pepper yellow julienned

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• pot
• blender

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
3. In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, 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.