Garden Pasta Salad
- 1 cup yellow sunburst cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup miniature bell peppers (yellow)
- 1 cup zucchini (quartered and sliced)
- 1 cup celery (diced )
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced )
- 1 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 cup petite baby carrots (sliced or matchstix carrots)
- 16 oz. box tri-colored rotini pasta (cooked and drained)
- 1 cup provolone cheese (cut in small cubes or slices cut into ½-inch pieces)
- 1 2/3 cups Vermont extra sharp white cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. dried oregano
- 1 tbsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. sea salt (or kosher salt)
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- Cook pasta according to package directions, except al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Meanwhile, mix olive oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl..
- Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In large serving or mixing bowl, place tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, celery, broccoli, onions, olives, and carrots.
- Add cheeses.
- Add rinsed pasta and salad dressing and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate several hours for flavors to marinate.