Bright Veggie Pasta for Gatherings - LiLi Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 red bell pepper, diced into small pieces
• 1 lb pasta of your choice (like spaghetti)
• ½ red onion, minced
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (if you’d like)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1 cup grated carrots
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar (honey works too)
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Add salt and pepper as you like
• Chunks of grilled chicken
• Pieces of avocado
• Canned artichoke hearts