Italian Basil Pasta Salad

• 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
• 2 cups grape tomatoes
• 7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup pickled banana pepper rings
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 4 thin slices hard salami, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, cheese, yellow pepper, onion, pepper rings, olives, salami and basil.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sweet yellow pepper, red onion, banana pepper, olives, thin slices hard salami, fresh basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, dried basil

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-basil-pasta-salad/ (may not work)