Pasta Salad That Douglas Likes

• For the dressing
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1-2 tablespoons dijon or stoneground mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• For the salad
• 1 pound penne pasta, cooked and cooled
• 3/4-1 pounds Steamed, cold green beans
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained
• 1 can black olives
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 sliced red bell pepper
• 1 handful basil leaves, rolled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup bleu cheese

1. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic.
2. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies. Set aside.
3. Steam the green beans until they are crisp tender. Set aside to cool.
4. Meanwhile, cook and cool the pasta according to the directions on the package.
5. Add the green beans, tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, olives, cheese and water chestnuts to the pasta in a large bowl.
6. Pour on the dressing and stir gently to combine. Eat immediately or put in the fridge. The salad will be delicious for a leftover lunch if it's not gobbled up at your picnic!

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/12760-pasta-salad-that-douglas-likes (may not work)