Easy Veggie Pasta Salad – Healthy Social Worker

Ingredients

• 12 oz Salad Rainbow Twirls Pasta
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup orange bell pepper
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
• 1/2-3/4 cup sliced black olives
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup parsley for garnish
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp oregano flakes
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 4 basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2-3 tbsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper