*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          Twist pasta -- uncooked
   1      cup           Mayonnaise
   2      tablespoons   Red wine vinegar
   1                    Garlic clove -- minced
   1      tablespoon    Fresh basil; chopped -- OR
                        1-2 teaspoons dried basil
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Black pepper
   1      cup           Cherry tomatoes -- quartered
     1/2  cup           Green pepper -- coarsely chopped
     1/2  cup           Ripe olives -- chopped

Cook pasta until tender; rinse with cold water and drain.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.  
Add pasta, cherry tomatoes, green pepper and olives; toss to coat well.
Cover, and refrigerate.  Serve chilled.
Note.  Add other colorful veggies, like cut up carrots or red onion or whatever you have on hand,if you like 
 This pasta salad is just the thing for a cheery side dish, or a light main dish. 

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