Italian Confetti Pasta Salad recipe

6 servings

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 cups colored rotini pasta

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup sliced black olives

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Rinse in cold water, and drain.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended.

Mix in basil.

Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed.

Chill several hours.

Stir gently before serving.