Pasta Salad For A Picnic

• 16 ounces penne pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 4 ounces provolone cheese
• 1 cup red pepper
• 1/2 cup green pepper
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1/4 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup black olives
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a salad bowl; add tomatoes, cheese ( you can also use feta or swiss if you prefer, peppers, onion and olives.
2. In blender, combine the dressing ingredients.oil etc -- cover and process until blended. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until cool.

penne pasta, cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, red pepper, green pepper, onion, cucumber, black olives, vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, fresh basil, mustard, salt, sugar, onion powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-salad-for-a-picnic-237019 (may not work)