Ingredients Balsamic Vinaigrette: cup + 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dijon or spicy brown mustard pinch of salt and pepper cup extra virgin olive oil Salad Ingredients: 7 oz (about 2 cups) dry whole wheat rotini pasta or chickpea pasta if you're gluten-free, cooked (3 cups cooked pasta) 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered 1 cups cucumber, chopped (I like to use an English cucumber for this) 1 cups orange bell pepper, chopped cup red onion, chopped and soaked in ice water for a few minutes, then drained (this takes some of the bite out) 1 cup mild (or hot if ya like!) pickled banana pepper rings, drained and chopped 1 can (3.8 oz) sliced black olives, drained 1 (8 oz) block of mozzarella cheese, diced cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (or more if you like!) Instructions Boil your pasta
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