Shelly's Recipe

SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1 lb dried bowtie or corkscrew pasta
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 handful fresh basil, chopped
1/8 cup chopped Italian parsley
8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces

For dressing:
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp white pepper and dry mustard
Dash sweet paprika
1 clove garlic, minced

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain well, pour into a large mixing bowl and allow to cool. Add chopped vegetables and mozzarella; stir until well combined.

For the dressing, whisk together oil and vinegar. Whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over pasta and stir to incorporate. If desired, chill the salad for an hour, or serve slightly warm. Either is delicious. Serves 6.