PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Prep time:5 mins
Cook time:10 mins
Total time:15 mins



INGREDIENTS

2 cups spiral pasta
2 tbsp olive oil or canola oil
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup julienned bell peppers (red, green, yellow and orange)

For the Italian Dressing

½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp brown sugar
1 tsp oregano dried
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp lemon powder (or 1 tsp fresh lemon juice)
½ tsp thyme
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
½ cup olive oil
2 tbsp vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

Start off with boiling the pasta - follow instructions on the label of the pasta packaging. Fusilli normally takes 8-10 minutes to reach al dente. Drain and set aside.
For the Italian dressing, add all ingredients listed for it above and mix thoroughly.
Add in the halved cherry tomatoes, julienned bell peppers to the pasta as well as the Italian dressing. Toss well.
Add in the finely chopped parsley and toss some more.
Chill in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes and serve.