This was on Where the Piggy Toes Go, and thought it was a perfect recipe for this hot weather. Not to mention I had a craving for pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bow tie pasta noodles
- 2 small cucumbers, quartered and diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium vine ripe tomatoes, diced
- 5 green onions, chopped
- Handful baby carrots, diced
- 1 can black olives, chopped
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, cut in small cubes or shredded
- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup – Equal parts Balsamic Vinegar & EVOO (Safflower oil works fine too)
- S&P
- Italian Seasoning
- Basil
- Parsley (for garnish)
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run cold water over noodles.
Meanwhile, chop all vegetables and put in large bowl.
Add cold noodles to bowl and dressing.
Mix together and let chill in refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Before serving, toss again, Garnish with Parsley & Serve!
It was completely DELICIOUS! I recommend trying this one out.


























I have been wanting to make this dish ever since I had it at your house. :O) Yummy!
This looks awesome! I am pinning it and even moreover, actually going to make it! Thanks

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Mmmmm… this sounds AND looks delish! I hope that I get to try this el soon-o!
It is VERY yummy! I hope you do get to make it. It’s very addicting! When I made it, I ended up having it for breakfast, lunch AND dinner the next day, it was SO good! haha