Fresh Pasta Salad

15 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package monterey jack cheese, cut it into cubes
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, wash and cut all tomatoes into halves
  • 2 cucumbers, washed and cubed
  • 2 small pepperoni, links cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta, cook to al dente then run cold water over it and drain well
  • 14 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 12 teaspoon lime juice
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 12 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 12 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or use 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 pinch sea salt (to bring out the sweetness)

Directions

  1. 1
    Place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. 2
    Toss in a large mixing bowl with pepperoni, cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes and pasta.
  3. 3
    Serve immediately or chill for a few hours to really let the dressing sink inches.

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