Primavera Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rotini pasta (or your favourite short pasta)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved – use red, yellow, and orange for colour)

• 1 cup broccoli florets (lightly steamed or blanched)

• 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, and green – diced)

• 1/2 cup cucumber (sliced or diced)

• 1/2 cup black or kalamata olives (optional)

• 1/2 cup feta or mozzarella cubes (optional)

• 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced – optional)

• 2–3 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil (chopped)

For the Dressing:

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic (minced)

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste