Cold Pasta Salad

• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil packed
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pound rotini pasta cooked according to package directions
• 1 cucumber medium, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper medium, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper medium, chopped
• 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
• 3 scallions chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives halved

1. In a food processor or blender, puree the diced tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil, wine vinegar, and salt. Refrigerate until needed.
2. Cook, drain, and cool the pasta.
3. Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl, add the olive oil and toss to combine.
4. Add the pasta and dressing and toss again.
5. Just before serving, add the crumbled feta and the black olives. Serve cold or at room temperature.

tomatoes, garlic, red pepper, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, directions, cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, grape tomatoes, scallions, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, black olives

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Cold-Pasta-Salad-1418370 (may not work)