Shelly's Recipe

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1 (16 ounce) box bow tie pasta
5 to 6 tomatoes, seeded & diced
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
Salt & pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.

Toss tomatoes, cucumber,black olives, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt and pepper.

In large bowl, gently toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and Mozzarella cheese. Chill for 2-3 hours so flavors can blend. Serves 8-10