Pasta Salad

• 12 ounces ziti pasta (prefer whole wheat)
• 3 tomatoes, diced (medium sized)
• 5 pitted black olives, sliced
• 1 spring onion, thinly sliced on diaginol
• 2 tablespoons basil leaves, torn fresh (dried 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (coarse ground)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sesame seeds
• The Dressing
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Optional Topping Additions
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1 green pepper, sliced thinly
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1. Cook pasta for 10-11 minutes. Darin in colander and rinse under cool water. Shake dry.
2. Make the dressing by whisking the olive oil into the vinegar and add seasonings.
3. Place pasta, mozzarella, vegetables, and olives in a large bowl. Toss together and add dressing a little at a time. Mix gently. The dressing can be added more if necessary.
4. Sprinkle additions to top.

pasta, tomatoes, black olives, spring onion, basil, salt, pepper, sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, celery, salt, garlic, pepper, mozzarella cheese, green pepper, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-salad-304330 (may not work)