Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 4 cups Mini Cheese Ravioli Or Other Small Pasta; 2-1/2 cups Tomato, Seeds Removed, Diced; 3 cups Cucumber, Peeled, Diced; 11 whole Pitted Black Olives (use More If You Would Like, I Ran Out); 3 Tablespoons Scallions, Diced Small; 10 whole Basil Leaves, Sliced Small; FOR THE DRESSING:; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Red Wine Vinegar; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Mustard Seed; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Pepper

16 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD:
4 cups Mini Cheese Ravioli Or Other Small Pasta
2-1/2 cups Tomato, Seeds Removed, Diced
3 cups Cucumber, Peeled, Diced
11 whole Pitted Black Olives (use More If You Would Like, I Ran Out)
3 Tablespoons Scallions, Diced Small
10 whole Basil Leaves, Sliced Small
FOR THE DRESSING:
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1/2 cups Red Wine Vinegar
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Mustard Seed
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/8 teaspoons Ground Pepper

Directions

1

In a large pot cook the pasta according to manufacturer's directions then drain and place in a bowl to cool.
2

Add your tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, scallions and basil to the bowl of cooled noodles; set aside.
3

In a small bowl add all of your dressing ingredients; mix until combined. Pour over pasta and vegetables. Place bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Can be made in advance.