Herbed Pasta Salad

Serves 18

Ingredients:
1 (16 oz.) package bow-tie pasta
2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
7 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed
1 medium sweet yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup of pickled banana pepper rings
1 (2 1/4 oz.) black olive slices
8 slices salami, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly shredded

Dressing:
3/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 drops Basil essential oil

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients leaving dressing until last. Mix dressing ingredients in a blender until emulsified. Toss dressing with pasta until coated. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to allow flavors to mingle. Serve in a large bowl and enjoy!

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