Italian Pasta Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

Ingredients: Pasta (penne, fusilli, etc.), diced red bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, pitted black olives, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper, fresh basil for garnish (optional).

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, diced red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
5. Garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves before serving, if desired.

This Italian pasta salad with Mediterranean dressing is deliciously fragrant and full of summer flavors. Enjoy your meal!